Boy, 8, gives Narcan to father after overdose, sheriff says: 'His courage undoubtedly saved his dad’s life'
An 8-year-old Florida boy saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Family fights for stricter Florida laws on pool features after daughter's drowning death
The mother of Mia Xu, who died after drowning on an Orlando hotel pool last year, spreads awareness about child drowning rates in Florida to help change the law about the safety of pool features in this state.
Florida set to execute 16th inmate this year for 1979 murder of 6-year-old girl
Florida is scheduled to carry out its 16th execution of the year Thursday, marking a record pace for the state.
Couple charged in July racist TikTok verbal 'assault' to Florida salesman, prosecutors say
A husband and wife were charged in connection to a viral verbal assault involving curse words and racial slurs that took place in July.
Half-brother of 14-year-old Lakeland murder victim arrested in his 2018 cold case killing
The half-brother of a 14-year-old murder victim has been arrested in the teen’s 2018 shooting death.
4-year-old twin boys shot inside Florida home, critically hurt; parents arrested, deputies say
Two 4-year-old children were hospitalized after they were shot at their home over the weekend, leading to both parents being arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida deputy killed in reported ambush shooting while responding to crash
A Miami-Dade County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed Thursday after being ambushed while responding to a traffic crash, authorities said.
Alleged coquina rocks thief arrested after attempting to sell items on Facebook, deputies say
A Palatka man is accused of stealing coquina rocks from a construction site and attempting to sell them online.
Trial for Robin Severance-Lopez, accused of involvement in racketeering case, starts Nov. 10
A trial date has been set for Robin Severance Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, as new court documents reveal additional evidence in the couple’s alleged involvement in an illegal gambling ring.
Florida issues Missing Child Alert for 10-year-old girl possibly in Orlando
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Missing Child Alert for 10-year-old Gabrielle Terrelonge.
Marion County woman who fatally shot her neighbor wants to countersue
Susan Lorincz, a Marion County woman convicted of fatally shooting her neighbor, plans to countersue after a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against her, according to new court documents.
'Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee' identified; person of interest identified, officials say
A young woman killed more than 50 years ago and left in a lake beneath an overpass – known as "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" – has been identified, officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office said.
Florida man arrested after hitting deputy’s vehicle, failing DUI test, authorities say
Authorities said a drunk driver struck a deputy's patrol car before failing a sobriety test.
Florida man convicted raping and killing his neighbor in 1998 executed
A Florida man convicted of raping and killing his next-door neighbor was executed on Tuesday evening.
Missing Tampa toddler who vanished with family dog found by resident who lives nearby
A Tampa toddler who was reported missing on Tuesday morning after last being seen at 11 p.m. on Monday has been safely located.
Ocala man hit and killed by train when car got stuck on tracks, FHP says
An Ocala man died after he was hit by a train, Monday. Florida Highway Police said his car got stuck on train tracks in Marion County.
2 accused of hosting massive party at Florida Airbnb-listed house: Affidavit
Deputies in Volusia County said they broke up a massive party early Saturday at a short-term rental home in Volusia County.
BBB warns of AI-powered charity scams in wake of Hurricane Melissa
As Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica, Cuba, and Hispaniola, consumer protection experts are warning residents to be on alert for scammers posing as storm-related charities.
Florida man found guilty of killing pregnant girlfriend in Sanford
A Seminole County jury convicted Donovan Faison of first-degree murder in the 2022 death of his pregnant girlfriend, Kaylin Fiengo.
Forest High School senior hit, killed on way to bus stop, Ocala police say
The student was reportedly hit by a car as she was walking to a bus stop and died from her injuries, Ocala Police said.