Florida Amber Alert: No evidence missing Marion County teenager abducted by 4 men, deputies say
Authorities have issued a Florida Amber Alert for a missing 17-year-old Marion County boy.
Florida woman arrested for online threat of mass school shooting, police say
A Florida woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly made a post on social media threatening a mass school shooting.
Florida elderly abuse: Lake Mary employee arrested after allegedly assaulting 85-year-old woman
A Florida assisted living facility employee was arrested after she allegedly pushed an 85-year-old woman with dementia to the ground, causing her a head injury. Investigators say the employee then walked away, leaving the woman laying on the ground.
Florida wildlife officials say more suspects tied to illegal alligator killings
State wildlife officers say three more people are tied to an illegal alligator harvesting case that has already led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of killing more than a dozen gators.
Manatee County teen sentenced to 20 years in prison after shooting death of high school wrestler
A Manatee County teen was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison in the March 2024 shooting death of high school wrestler, Jann Michael Feeney – also known as J.M.
Florida mom arrested after 2 children found about a mile from home while she allegedly napped
A 25-year-old Florida mother was arrested earlier this week after her two children, ages 4 and 5, were found wandering about a mile away from their home while she allegedly napped.
Florida serial offender accused of dragging bicyclist to death in hit-and-run
A bicyclist in a waterfront Florida town was killed in a hit-and-run crash after a serial traffic offender dragged her for blocks before leaving her to die on the side of the road, police said.
I-75 southbound lanes reopen in Marion County after dump truck hits overpass: FHP
Several southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in the Marion County area closed early Wednesday morning as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated a crash where a dump truck collided with an overpass.
Florida cracks down on nitrous oxide sales amid lawsuit, health concerns
Florida authorities are cracking down on the illegal sale of nitrous oxide, following rising concerns about abuse.
Ryan Routh found guilty of Trump assassination attempt
The jury deliberated for about two hours.
Florida 21-year-old man arrested after allegedly illegally killing 13 American alligators
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly illegally killed 13 alligators in Brevard County.
Florida 7-Eleven clerk locks customer in store after argument over timely service, police say
A Florida 7-Eleven gas station clerk was arrested last week in Sanford after he allegedly locked a customer in the store and refused to let them leave after an argument over timely service.
Lake Gibson High employee accused of stealing student's medication
A Lake Gibson High School employee was arrested Monday after Polk County deputies said she stole a student's medication.
Charlie Kirk death: Florida AG launches new tool to 'combat violent extremism' following assassination
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a press conference on Monday morning in Orlando to announce a new portal tool through his office to report anything believed to be a call for violence. This is one of several ways Uthmeier says he plans to “combat violent extremism."
Officer David Jewell murder case: Volusia judge grants motion to seal accused killer's confessions
The man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Officer David Jewell requested to have his confessions sealed from the public, and a Volusia County judge has now granted that request.
Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell candlelight vigil: How to watch live, stream
A candlelight vigil for Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell is expected to take place Friday in Edgewater. Jewell was shot and killed while off-duty Monday at a Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea. Here's how you can watch and stream the event live.
What is Stardust Racers? Epic Universe guest dies after riding dual-launch coaster
A man at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park died on Wednesday after riding one of the theme park's roller coasters: Stardust Racers.
Florida man arrested on attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting at his ex and her new boyfriend
A Florida man has been arrested on several attempted murder charges after he allegedly fired shots at his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend earlier this month in Osceola County.
Florida AG announces seizure of nearly 18,000 'dangerous' 7-OH products statewide
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update on the statewide crackdown on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products Thursday morning, where he announced the seizure of nearly 18,000 “dangerous" 7-OH products.
Arrest made in 6-year-old Florida murder; family asking community for information
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) has made an arrest in a murder committed six years ago. Although this is a win for the family of 61-year-old Michael Kotait, who was killed in 2019, they're still searching for answers.