Ocala man, former law enforcement officer found guilty of killing 25-year-old girlfriend: Officials

An Ocala man and former law enforcement officer has been found guilty of shooting and killing his 25-year-old girlfriend last year, according to the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.

Florida maid arrested after pawning multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from clients’ homes, deputies say

A Florida maid has been arrested on theft-related charges following a month-long investigation where she allegedly pawned multiple pieces of jewelry stolen from her clients’ homes. 

Orlando siblings accused of running fake dental office, causing infections and disfigurement

An Orlando man and his sister are accused of running a fake dental practice out of an office building, charging patients thousands of dollars for unlicensed procedures that left at least one woman infected and disfigured, investigators said.

911 call details how masked man in swim goggles robbed Disney Springs restaurant

Newly released 911 audio captures the moments after a masked suspect — described as wearing swim goggles — robbed the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs, forcing employees to the ground with trash bags over their heads.

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office faces potential lawsuit after allegedly injuring man during wrongful arrest

A disabled Army veteran says Seminole County sheriff’s deputies barged into his home, handcuffed him in his own hallway and threatened to use a Taser — only to realize they had the wrong man.

Man accused of following teen into bedroom throws dog protecting her from Pinellas home balcony: Deputies

A 3-year-old pit bull is recovering from serious injuries after a suspect threw him from a second-floor balcony in Pinellas County on Monday. Deputies said this happened while the dog was trying to protect a teen girl from the suspect, who was trying to get her alone in a bedroom.

Former Florida cardiologist tased and Baker Acted after arrest at hospital, officials say

A former Florida cardiologist was arrested following an incident at a Lakeland hospital that ended with him being tased and Baker Acted after a physical altercation with law enforcement, officials say.

7 arrested in $800K Home Depot organized theft ring spanning across 17 Florida counties, AG says

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the arrests of seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot.

Epic Universe Stardust Racers death was not an 'isolated incident' and ‘entirely preventable,' Ben Crump says

It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.

Searching for motives in deadly U.S. mass shootings
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Authorities are continuing to investigate two U.S. mass shootings that took place in the last week. Elizabeth Jackson, Armor Program community engagement and partnership coordinator, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the suspects and their possible motives.

Retired Polk County deputy accused of fleeing from deputies with unrestrained child in front seat of car

A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.

1994 Florida cold case cracked: Pregnant 20-year-old's accused killer arrested

A Florida man has been arrested in the 1994 cold case murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).