Kissimmee triple-murder suspect accused of faking psychiatric symptoms
A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.
A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.
Registered sex offender sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping, torturing 11-year-old boy
A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading no contest to kidnapping and brutally abusing an 11-year-old boy in Flagler County.
A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading no contest to kidnapping and brutally abusing an 11-year-old boy in Flagler County.
Florida attorney general sues Netflix over data collection and children's privacy claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expanding his legal campaign against major technology companies, this time targeting Netflix over its advertising practices and children's privacy protections.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expanding his legal campaign against major technology companies, this time targeting Netflix over its advertising practices and children's privacy protections.
1 injured after multi-county chase ends with deputy-involved shooting in Dunnellon, deputies say
A Levy County deputy shot a person after a traffic stop led to a pursuit into Marion County late Tuesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
A Levy County deputy shot a person after a traffic stop led to a pursuit into Marion County late Tuesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Corvette doing donuts crashes into car, sends vehicle into Longwood home
A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.
A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.
FBI adds Turkish national with Florida ties to 'Most Wanted' list in defense fraud case
The FBI is offering a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Turkish national accused of supplying counterfeit military parts through a defense procurement fraud scheme.
The FBI is offering a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Turkish national accused of supplying counterfeit military parts through a defense procurement fraud scheme.
Teen accused of speeding more than 120 mph months after fatal Apopka crash
The Orange County Sheriff's Office says a deputy saw a driver run a four-way stop on Kelly Park Road, pass another vehicle across a double yellow line and turn off the vehicle's headlights before leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office says a deputy saw a driver run a four-way stop on Kelly Park Road, pass another vehicle across a double yellow line and turn off the vehicle's headlights before leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit.
Port Orange shooting: Woman fires gun inside police lobby, shot by officers, chief says
A woman armed with a gun walked into the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department on Thursday morning and fired at least one round, before walking out, according to Police Chief Manuel Marino.
A woman armed with a gun walked into the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department on Thursday morning and fired at least one round, before walking out, according to Police Chief Manuel Marino.
Trial delayed in case tied to deadly 2025 dog attack in DeLand
The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly 2025 dog attack that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett has been postponed until at least next year, delaying a case his family has awaited for months.
The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly 2025 dog attack that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett has been postponed until at least next year, delaying a case his family has awaited for months.
Deltona woman accused of body-slamming victim during DeLand fight
A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after DeLand police say she body-slammed another woman during a fight, leaving the victim critically injured.
A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after DeLand police say she body-slammed another woman during a fight, leaving the victim critically injured.
License plate readers and traffic cameras: What's the difference?
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.
Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson eligible for death penalty, judge rules - Pleads not guilty
Tyler Robinson will face a potential death sentence if convicted of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Tyler Robinson will face a potential death sentence if convicted of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
DeSantis bans license plate readers on state roads after approving millions in funding for them: Report
Gov. Ron DeSantis has halted the use of automated license plate readers on Florida state roads, arguing the technology could enable government overreach and threaten personal privacy.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has halted the use of automated license plate readers on Florida state roads, arguing the technology could enable government overreach and threaten personal privacy.
Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.
Man accused of stealing firefighters' credit cards from Brevard County fire station
A man is facing fraud and theft charges after deputies said he stole credit cards from two Brevard County firefighters while they were away from their station responding to emergency calls.
A man is facing fraud and theft charges after deputies said he stole credit cards from two Brevard County firefighters while they were away from their station responding to emergency calls.
Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Brevard County mother killed by wrong-way driver after dropping daughter off at FAMU
A Brevard County family is mourning a mother killed in a head-on crash with a wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 shortly after she dropped her daughter off for her freshman year at Florida A&M University.
A Brevard County family is mourning a mother killed in a head-on crash with a wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 shortly after she dropped her daughter off for her freshman year at Florida A&M University.
Palm Bay police searching for truck driver who hit teen riding scooter to school
Palm Bay police are searching for a driver who reportedly hit a teenage boy riding his scooter in a crosswalk on his way to school and fled the scene. The victim, identified as D’Shavion Taylor, suffered a fractured arm during the hit-and-run near the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Clearmont Street.
Palm Bay police are searching for a driver who reportedly hit a teenage boy riding his scooter in a crosswalk on his way to school and fled the scene. The victim, identified as D’Shavion Taylor, suffered a fractured arm during the hit-and-run near the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Clearmont Street.
Suspended Palm Beach County clerk granted bond in child sex case; Florida AG seeks review of 'appalling order'
A judge Friday granted $160,000 bond to suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Michael Allen Caruso, who is accused of sexually abusing a young boy multiple times since 2024.
A judge Friday granted $160,000 bond to suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Michael Allen Caruso, who is accused of sexually abusing a young boy multiple times since 2024.
Florida HVAC worker accused of kicking 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious at Sanford home, police say
A Florida HVAC worker was arrested under suspicion of aggravated animal cruelty after he was caught on camera kicking a small 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious, and leaving it alone for several seconds, according to the Sanford Police Department.
A Florida HVAC worker was arrested under suspicion of aggravated animal cruelty after he was caught on camera kicking a small 5-pound Chihuahua unconscious, and leaving it alone for several seconds, according to the Sanford Police Department.