Possible overdose-turned suspicious death investigation in Marion County

Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office are investigating a suspicious death after responding to a possible overdose Friday evening, authorities said.

'Dirtbag' scammed elderly woman in Florida out of $120K, sheriff says

Authorities say a 20-year-old man accused of helping carry out a scam that cost an elderly woman $120,000 has been arrested after investigators tracked him using surveillance video, bank records and cellphone data.

Video shows Florida teens laughing, making jokes about arrest for alleged school murder plot

After two high school students were arrested for allegedly plotting to kill a student at their school, officer footage shows the girl joking about wanting to look good for their mugshot.

Student's life saved after overdose at Florida school; 2 caregivers arrested: Deputies

A middle school student's life was saved by school staff after overdosing at a Florida school. The student's two caregivers were arrested after the girl reportedly found the drugs at home and ingested it at school, Charlotte County deputies say.

Shooter dead in Jewish synagogue attack in West Bloomfield: 'No kids or staff injured'

A Jewish synagogue was attacked after a vehicle drove through the front entrance of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Thursday. One individual was confirmed dead inside the vehicle, which barged through the front entrance. The Oakland County Sheriff said a security guard shot the man.

Florida teacher accused of hit-and-run that left teen with broken back: 'I can’t run. I can’t bend or twist'

A Winter Park High School teacher has been arrested months after authorities say he hit a 15-year-old student with his car and drove away, leaving the teen seriously injured as he was heading to school.

Marion County babysitter arrested: Infant found with bruises to face, nose, deputies say

A Florida babysitter has been arrested under suspicion of child abuse after an infant that she was looking after had several bruises on her face, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Hurt dog found abandoned in Florida dumpster, later euthanized; suspect arrested

A 79-year-old man was arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge after deputies said an injured dog was found inside a dumpster behind a Kissimmee business.

Affidavit: Drunk Florida mom forgot daughter at Universal CityWalk bar; arrested for child neglect

A Florida mom's night out at Universal CityWalk ended in handcuffs and a booking photo after she was arrested for allegedly leaving her 12-year-old daughter alone at one of the bars, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Florida lawmakers move to tighten rules on electric bicycles

Florida is moving toward new rules for electric bicycles after lawmakers approved legislation aimed at improving pedestrian safety.

Florida man accused of killing dog after facing eviction, police say

An Apopka man is accused of animal cruelty after investigators say he killed his dog and buried it on the property where he lived after being unable to find a new home for the animal.

Who is Ivanna Lisette Ortiz? Orlando woman allegedly fired shots at Rihanna's LA home

An Orlando, Florida woman has been arrested in California under suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple bullets into the singer Rihanna's Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Flagler County baby born in toilet died from drowning, sheriff says
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Anne Mae Demegillo, 20, of Palm Coast is suspected of  cleaning up blood while her newborn baby, born in a toilet, died in the water. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said the baby likely could have lived before it drowned to death. 

Man arrested as 'child predator' on TikTok, Discord apps, AG James Uthmeier says
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A Florida man was arrested for having 'disturbing' child pornography. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the man contacted kids on social media apps, TikTok and Discord.