Robin Severance-Lopez bond hearing: Judge questions sourcing of $20K; Lopez to remain in jail

Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, was in court Thursday for a bond hearing to determine if she had met the court's bond requirements and could be released from jail.

Armed suspect shot by Alachua County deputy outside Gainesville restaurant: Sheriff

A man wanted on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, was shot and taken into custody after drawing a handgun during a confrontation with Alachua County deputies, according to the sheriff's office.

104 mph ‘super speeder’ arrested minutes after new Florida law went into effect

A driver clocked at 104 mph on Monday became the first person arrested under Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law, which allows troopers to jail motorists traveling more than 100 mph or at least 50 mph over the posted limit.

Madeline Soto case update: Stephan Sterns' cell phone, Google Drive allowed as evidence at trial

Florida prosecutors will be allowed to use Stephan Sterns' cell phone and Google Drive – and the alleged photos and videos found on each – as evidence at his upcoming trial, an Osceola County Judge has ruled.

Florida dad charged with first-degree felony murder in toddler's hot truck death

A grand jury has indicted a Florida dad with first-degree murder in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for hours while his dad allegedly got a haircut and grabbed drinks at a nearby bar.

Diddy found guilty on some counts; here's what's next

Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering, which could have put him behind bars for life.

Ocala man arrested for possession of child pornography and bestiality videos

A 25-year-old Marion County man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say they found multiple videos depicting child sexual abuse material and bestiality on his cell phone.

2 kids locked in Florida shed without food or water, police say; 2 women arrested

Two young children were found abandoned inside a shed for several hours without food or water – and with access to a large hunting knife – while their mother and grandmother left to do errands, according to the Alachua Sheriff's Office.

Small plane crashes into Mount Dora lake after takeoff from Eustis airport

A small twin-engine plane crashed into a lake Sunday morning shortly after taking off from the Mid Florida Airport in Eustis, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.

Police search for 2 missing men in Central Florida area
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Police are searching for two missing men in the Central Florida area. The first is 73-year-old Cary Peterson from Winter Park, and the second is 69-year-old Anthony Hester.

Florida dad turns son in to Leesburg police after deadly shooting

A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Friday night in Leesburg, Florida, according to the Leesburg Police Department.

Orlando man indicted in alleged online threats against federal prosecutor

A federal grand jury has indicted an Orlando man accused of threatening to kill the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

Florida man sentenced to life in murder-for-insurance plot against stepfather

A Volusia County jury has found Perry Stanley guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the 2019 killing of his co-conspirator’s stepfather.

Marcos Lopez: Suspended Osceola County sheriff bonds out of jail amid racketeering case

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail –- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions.