Florida man accused of stealing more than $15K through payroll fraud
A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
Florida dad sentenced to 42 years after toddler dies in hot truck
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
St. Petersburg city worker deadly shooting suspect identified after I-75 standoff: Police
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
Florida HOA vice president chased door-to-door sales reps, rammed their vehicle: Affidavit
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
$290M cocaine haul found ‘skillfully concealed’ in massive banana shipment
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
Man held in jail for weeks after justice system confuses him with someone else
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
Osceola County man accused of reaching 135 mph during chase, authorities say
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
2 deputies injured, suspect killed in Ruskin ‘ambush’ shooting: Sheriff
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Ex-Florida police chief was having affair, sex on duty with wife of suspect under investigation: FDLE report
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man with bogus bladder trying to beat drug test busted pulling up to court-ordered drug class: FCSO
A 52-year-old Palm Coast man serving probation for multiple burglaries and thefts faces a slew of new charges after deputies caught him arriving for a court-ordered drug test with a concealed device designed to fake his urine sample.
A 52-year-old Palm Coast man serving probation for multiple burglaries and thefts faces a slew of new charges after deputies caught him arriving for a court-ordered drug test with a concealed device designed to fake his urine sample.
James Duckett: New execution date set for former Florida officer convicted of killing girl
A former Mascotte police officer convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago is scheduled to be executed this month.
A former Mascotte police officer convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago is scheduled to be executed this month.
Florida prisoner, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in state's modern history
Florida executed one of its oldest death row prisoners in history, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who is one of three older inmates set to die in the span of a month in the nation’s busiest death penalty state.
Florida executed one of its oldest death row prisoners in history, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who is one of three older inmates set to die in the span of a month in the nation’s busiest death penalty state.
2 Florida school leaders arrested for DUI within hours of each other
Two Florida school leaders were recently arrested on suspicion of DUI within hours of each hour, prompting questions and concerns from their communities.
Two Florida school leaders were recently arrested on suspicion of DUI within hours of each hour, prompting questions and concerns from their communities.
Navy veteran helps rescue girl, dog from DeLand house fire
A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.
A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.
Florida woman still on the run as 2 more arrested after body found buried in Panhandle
A massive manhunt is underway in the Florida Panhandle after investigators discovered a missing man's body buried in a shallow grave. Five people are tied to the homicide investigation, but the primary suspect remains at large.
A massive manhunt is underway in the Florida Panhandle after investigators discovered a missing man's body buried in a shallow grave. Five people are tied to the homicide investigation, but the primary suspect remains at large.
Florida man accused of trying to run woman over with horse at Marion County rodeo
A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly splashing beer on a woman and attempting to run her over with a horse at a Belleview rodeo.
A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly splashing beer on a woman and attempting to run her over with a horse at a Belleview rodeo.
Marion County focuses enforcement efforts on speeding
During Operation Southern Slow Down, the Marion County Sheriff's Office commits its enforcements efforts to address speeding. With a goal of zero traffic crashes from July 13 through July 18, the county has had 37 deaths this year.
During Operation Southern Slow Down, the Marion County Sheriff's Office commits its enforcements efforts to address speeding. With a goal of zero traffic crashes from July 13 through July 18, the county has had 37 deaths this year.
Georgia boy, 2, killed after boy, 4, shot unsecured gun, deputies say
(Update 2:34 p.m.): The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified the 2-year-old boy as Brayden Tennyson, of Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff's office said the unsecured gun was owned by the boy's mother.
(Update 2:34 p.m.): The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified the 2-year-old boy as Brayden Tennyson, of Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff's office said the unsecured gun was owned by the boy's mother.
Operation Silver Spur: More than 100 sex offenders back behind bars, facing new felonies
Over 100 sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to comply with requirements of their release.
Over 100 sex offenders are back behind bars after failing to comply with requirements of their release.