Florida man bashes woman's head into tree stump because she woke him up on her way to the bathroom: deputies

A man was arrested after he allegedly “bashed" a woman's head into a tree stump because she woke him up on her way to the bathroom, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Othal Wallace sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing Daytona Beach police officer

A judge sentenced Othal Wallace to 30 years in prison – the maximum penalty for his charge of manslaughter with a firearm – for killing a Daytona Beach police officer Friday afternoon.

Florida man rapes girl who rejected plea to 'rekindle relationship' a week after jail release: deputies

Eight days after a man was released from jail for simple battery, he has found himself behind bars again for allegedly raping a female who rejected his plea to “rekindle their relationship,” according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

5-year-old twins found dead in Sanford home after mom jumps off bridge over Lake Jesup, deputies say

Two 5-year-old twins were found dead inside a Sanford home early Friday morning after their mother apparently jumped to her death from the SR-417 bridge into Lake Jesup, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Missing Florida siblings, 10 and 11, found driving stolen mom's car 3 hours from home: deputies

A pair of siblings who were reported missing were found three hours away from home in a stolen car that belonged to their mother, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

Tyre Nichols' death: Federal charges filed against 5 former officers

Five former Memphis police officers are now facing federal civil rights charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols as they continue to fight second-degree murder charges in state courts arising from the killing.

Police: Florida man tries to open patrol car, threatens to kill man in custody

Deputies are seeking more information about an alleged shooting at a Gainesville convenience store that ended with a convicted felon threatening to kill another man already in police custody, according to the Gainesville Police Department.