Orlando

Missing Persons January 24

Parents’ relentless hunt for missing daughter heats up as new technology breathes life into case

Jennifer Kesse's parents refuse to give up searching for their daughter 20 years after she disappeared in Orlando. New AI technology brings hope.

VIDEO January 23

'Till we die': Jennifer Kesse’s parents enter third decade of search for missing daughter

Jennifer Kesse’s parents use AI and ear-print analysis to find new clues in her 2006 disappearance. (Fox 13/WTVT)

VIDEO January 23

Prosecutor explains release before triple tourist killing

State Attorney Monique Worrell discussed the release of a man accused of killing three men in Kissimmee after he was released based on an insanity plea from a previous attempted murder charge.

VIDEO January 23

Florida prosecutor says suspect violated release, should have been confined

State Attorney Monique Worrell discussed the release of a man accused of killing three men in Kissimmee after he was released based on an insanity plea from a previous attempted murder charge. (WOFL-TV)

Crime January 21

Good Samaritan stops Florida maniac attacking child with knife at school bus stop after jail release: police

A Florida man released from jail days earlier allegedly attacked a child at a school bus stop with a knife before being restrained by brave bystanders.

Theme Parks January 21

Cause of death revealed weeks after woman died following Universal Orlando ride: report

Authorities released the identity and cause of death of a 70-year-old woman months after she died following a ride on Universal Orlando’s Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster.

Orlando October 22

Florida Uber Eats driver noticed autistic son missing from car, continues delivery: police

A Florida Uber Eats driver was charged with child neglect after his autistic son was found wandering naked on an interstate ramp. Good Samaritans rescued the nonverbal child.

Florida August 22

DeSantis fires back after Dem decries Florida's move to ditch LGBT rainbow colors from crosswalk in Orlando

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back after a Democratic state senator decried the state's move to eliminate the rainbow colors from an Orlando crosswalk.

Orlando August 20

Woman kicks Southwest employee, punches computer monitors in violent airport meltdown

Selomit Velez-Rodriguez arrested after assaulting Southwest Airlines employee and destroying computer monitors at Orlando airport over missed flights.

Florida June 25

Married Florida math teacher, 32, accused of classroom sex with student during lunchtime

Sarah Jacas, a 32-year-old Florida mathematics teacher and mother, arrested for alleged sexual crimes with a 14-year-old student.