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Deputies fatally shoot armed barricaded man after hours-long standoff in Lake Panasoffkee

Deputies fatally shoot armed barricaded man after hours-long standoff in Lake Panasoffkee

An officer-involved shooting in Lake Panasoffkee is under investigation after deputies say a suicidal man armed with a knife charged at SWAT personnel following an hours-long barricade situation. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation.

May 22, 2026 at 12:27 pm EDT
Daytona Beach police arrest 6 in major drug bust

Daytona Beach police arrest 6 in major drug bust

51 dogs removed from Palm Coast home, woman arrested on animal cruelty charges

51 dogs removed from Palm Coast home, woman arrested on animal cruelty charges

Couple charged in Citra child’s death face trial together, at least for now

Couple charged in Citra child’s death face trial together, at least for now

Rare Florida Woodpecker no longer labeled ‘endangered’ by the U.S.

Rare Florida Woodpecker no longer labeled ‘endangered’ by the U.S.

Feds move to seize luxury homes, cars tied to alleged crypto Ponzi scheme in Central Florida

Feds move to seize luxury homes, cars tied to alleged crypto Ponzi scheme in Central Florida

Deputies find 2 dogs, 1 dead, inside abandoned home in Sorrento

Deputies find 2 dogs, 1 dead, inside abandoned home in Sorrento

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Drivers stranded after hundreds of screws scattered across Central Florida road

Drivers stranded after hundreds of screws scattered across Central Florida road

Free beer returns to SeaWorld Orlando for summer celebration

Free beer returns to SeaWorld Orlando for summer celebration

Florida residents warned to stay safe as snake activity increases

Florida residents warned to stay safe as snake activity increases

Universal’s Epic Universe celebrates one-year anniversary

Universal’s Epic Universe celebrates one-year anniversary

Florida red snapper season delayed as judge sides with activists

Florida red snapper season delayed as judge sides with activists

Repeat offender assaulted woman jogging in Volusia County, deputies say

Repeat offender assaulted woman jogging in Volusia County, deputies say

Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR series champion, dies at 41

Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR series champion, dies at 41

Virginia man sentenced for threatening Florida sheriff on social media

Virginia man sentenced for threatening Florida sheriff on social media

Fire alarm forces evacuation at Laura Pausini concert in Orlando

Fire alarm forces evacuation at Laura Pausini concert in Orlando

Afternoon storms expected inland as heat persists in Central Florida

Afternoon storms expected inland as heat persists in Central Florida

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Photos: Remembering Kyle Busch

Photos: Remembering Kyle Busch

Central Florida volunteers prepare disaster relief packs for hurricane season

Central Florida volunteers prepare disaster relief packs for hurricane season

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Photos: Disney's Hollywood Studios unveils Muppets-themed coaster

Ocala St. Paul A.M.E. Church electrical fire

Ocala St. Paul A.M.E. Church electrical fire

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Photos: Winter Haven man dies in multi-vehicle crash in Polk County

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Photos: 61st Academy of Country Music Awards arrivals

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Daytona Beach police arrest 6 in major drug bust
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Daytona Beach police arrest 6 in major drug bust

Florida residents warned to stay safe as snake activity increases

Florida residents warned to stay safe as snake activity increases

Universal's Epic Universe celebrates one-year anniversary

Universal's Epic Universe celebrates one-year anniversary

Repeat offender assaulted woman jogging in Volusia County, deputies say

Repeat offender assaulted woman jogging in Volusia County, deputies say

Virginia man sentenced for threatening Florida sheriff on social media

Virginia man sentenced for threatening Florida sheriff on social media

Florida red snapper season delayed as judge sides with activists

Florida red snapper season delayed as judge sides with activists

Fire alarm forces evacuation at Laura Pausini concert in Orlando

Fire alarm forces evacuation at Laura Pausini concert in Orlando

Drivers stranded after hundreds of screws scattered across Central Florida road

Drivers stranded after hundreds of screws scattered across Central Florida road

Afternoon storms expected inland as heat persists in Central Florida

Afternoon storms expected inland as heat persists in Central Florida

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Most popular boy names in the 50s in Florida

Most popular boy names in the 50s in Florida

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Florida

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Florida

Top 25 songs in Orlando on Shazam in the past week

Top 25 songs in Orlando on Shazam in the past week

Holiday travel ahead? How to prep your home before a trip

Holiday travel ahead? How to prep your home before a trip

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Recall alert: ABC Trading recalls light-up shot glasses over battery ingestion concerns

Tulsi Gabbard resigning as Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard resigning as Director of National Intelligence

Kyle Busch: 911 call sheds light into driver’s medical emergency

Kyle Busch: 911 call sheds light into driver’s medical emergency

Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson facing felony charges after collision that killed teen

Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson facing felony charges after collision that killed teen

WHO’s chief says Ebola virus outbreak in Congo poses ‘very high risk’ in country

WHO’s chief says Ebola virus outbreak in Congo poses ‘very high risk’ in country

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Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

OUC safety manual lacks critical electrical safety standards, report finds

OUC safety manual lacks critical electrical safety standards, report finds

Widow frustrated after 4-year delay in trial for driver who killed Orange County deputy

Widow frustrated after 4-year delay in trial for driver who killed Orange County deputy

Daytona Beach residents face sky-high water bills from faulty meters—only some get refunds

Daytona Beach residents face sky-high water bills from faulty meters—only some get refunds

Florida officers still carry controversial gun despite claims it can fire without pulling trigger

Florida officers still carry controversial gun despite claims it can fire without pulling trigger

Mount Dora officers now under investigation over DUI case

Mount Dora officers now under investigation over DUI case

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Foreclosure scams: How to protect your home and wallet

Foreclosure scams: How to protect your home and wallet

‘It was a nightmare’: Woman claims movers threatened to hold belongings hostage

‘It was a nightmare’: Woman claims movers threatened to hold belongings hostage

Canvas school data breach: How to protect yourself

Canvas school data breach: How to protect yourself

Are airport vendors charging too much for food and drinks?  Action 9 put them to the test.

Are airport vendors charging too much for food and drinks? Action 9 put them to the test.

Ghost Tapping Scams: How thieves can charge your payment cards without you knowing

Ghost Tapping Scams: How thieves can charge your payment cards without you knowing

Tips, hacks, and other easy ways to save money on gas

Tips, hacks, and other easy ways to save money on gas

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