Florida mom arrested, toddler found unresponsive with severe bruises: Deputies

A Florida mom, Jessica Wilson, 29, was arrested after her 2-year-old toddler was found unresponsive with severe bruising across their body. Investigators allege that Wilson refused to call 911, forcing her friend to perform CPR. Wilson now faces multiple charges, including aggravated child abuse, as the toddler is in medical care, deputies say.

Ahmad Bojeh: Psychiatrist appointed to review mental competency of Kissimmee shooting suspect

An Osceola County judge has ordered Ahmad Bojeh to undergo a third evaluation after the prosecution requested a psychiatrist to weigh in on the triple-murder suspect's competency.

Florida man tries to steal medical helicopter waiting to transport patients after I-75 crash: FHP

A Florida man who claimed he saw the anti-Christ moments before troopers say he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into another vehicle on I-75 in Hernando County is accused of trying to steal a medical helicopter that landed at the scene to take patients to an area hospital.

Ahmad Bojeh: Competency hearing pushed
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A competency hearing for Kissimmee triple-murder suspect Ahmad Jihad Bojeh was delayed Thursday after substitute judge stepped in to oversee the morning docket.

Florida execution of 74-year-old death row inmate Dusty Ray Spencer reignites debate

The scheduled execution of a 74-year-old Florida death row inmate is renewing debate over the use of capital punishment and whether age should factor into executions.

Brevard County man accused of starving dog to death, sheriff says

A Brevard County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said a dog in his care was found severely neglected and had to be euthanized.

Unsafe child-to-staff ratios, missing employee background checks at Florida daycare: DCF reports
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A FOX 35 records inspection has revealed that Luv-N-Hugs daycare in Fruitland Park has been cited by the state more than 10 times over the past three years for critical compliance failures. The public DCF reports show a history of violations including unsafe child-to-staff ratios, missing employee background checks, and structural hazards like exposed playground nails and standing water.

Florida woman allegedly ran unlicensed lip filler business, deputies say

A Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly advertising and practicing cosmetic medical procedures without a license, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Florida death row inmate James Duckett pushes for hearing reviewing DNA evidence

James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.

Former 'ex-gay' ministry leader Alan Chambers pleads not guilty to child solicitation charges

Former Exodus International ministry leader Alan Manning Chambers has entered a formal plea of not guilty to felony charges including child solicitation and transmitting harmful material to a minor.

Partner of Florida woman mauled to death by dogs released on bond in animal neglect case

Donnell Smith, the longtime partner of a Cocoa woman killed in a horrific neighborhood dog mauling last month, has bonded out of jail following his arrest on separate animal cruelty charges.

Nicole Baldwin: Police draining Deltona pond in search for Lake County woman missing since 2023

The Mount Dora Police Department is conducting a new search operation as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, who has been missing since late 2023.

Boyfriend of dog-mauling victim charged after 3 dogs found dead inside Brevard County trailer

The boyfriend of a Brevard County woman who was fatally mauled by dogs last month has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dogs dead inside a travel trailer.