Florida shark-tooth hunt ends with 5 arrests
Five fossil hunters face felony charges after police caught them searching for shark teeth at a private North Port construction site.
Five fossil hunters face felony charges after police caught them searching for shark teeth at a private North Port construction site.
Alligator Alcatraz federal report details overcrowding, health concerns at former Florida detention facility
A federal watchdog says inspectors found "significant risks to detainee health and safety" during an unannounced visit to the former Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, citing severe overcrowding, poor sanitation and conditions that investigators said fell short of humane treatment standards.
A federal watchdog says inspectors found "significant risks to detainee health and safety" during an unannounced visit to the former Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, citing severe overcrowding, poor sanitation and conditions that investigators said fell short of humane treatment standards.
Opening statements begin in Mount Dora double-murder trial of Vickie Williams
Opening statements began Monday in the Lake County double-murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple inside their home on New Year's Eve 2022.
Opening statements began Monday in the Lake County double-murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple inside their home on New Year's Eve 2022.
Reports: 4 hurt after crane collapses in Miami neighborhood
An 85-foot (26-meter) crane collapsed onto a street in Miami's Brickell neighborhood Monday morning, crushing vehicles, igniting a fire and injuring four people, according to FOX affiliate WSVN-TV.
An 85-foot (26-meter) crane collapsed onto a street in Miami's Brickell neighborhood Monday morning, crushing vehicles, igniting a fire and injuring four people, according to FOX affiliate WSVN-TV.
Ocala police investigate deadly shooting that killed 1, injured 2
A 23-year-old man was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Ocala, police said, as investigators continue working to determine what led to the violence.
A 23-year-old man was killed, and two others were seriously injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Ocala, police said, as investigators continue working to determine what led to the violence.
Wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence led to deadly Eustis building explosion
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
Alabama woman extradited to Florida to face child exploitation charges
A 33-year-old Alabama woman was extradited to Florida on Friday after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material.
A 33-year-old Alabama woman was extradited to Florida on Friday after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material.
Chinese tourist charged after allegedly flying drone in restricted airspace near Kennedy Space Center
Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.
Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.
Central Florida groom survives head-on crash, marries bride hours later from hospital bed
What was supposed to be a traditional wedding day turned into an unexpected rally at the hospital after a head-on collision nearly stopped a central Florida groom from marrying the love of his life.
What was supposed to be a traditional wedding day turned into an unexpected rally at the hospital after a head-on collision nearly stopped a central Florida groom from marrying the love of his life.
Judge rules Kissimmee triple-murder suspect competent to stand trial
A judge has ruled that the man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year is competent to stand trial after hearing testimony that he intentionally performed poorly on psychiatric testing.
A judge has ruled that the man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year is competent to stand trial after hearing testimony that he intentionally performed poorly on psychiatric testing.
Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.
Video: Trooper stops accused drunk driver traveling wrong way in Polk County with kid in car
A woman accused of being drunk and driving in the wrong direction with a child in the backseat was arrested after a trooper performed a P.I.T. maneuver to disable her vehicle.
A woman accused of being drunk and driving in the wrong direction with a child in the backseat was arrested after a trooper performed a P.I.T. maneuver to disable her vehicle.
Kissimmee triple-murder suspect accused of faking psychiatric symptoms
A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.
A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.
Registered sex offender sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping, torturing 11-year-old boy
A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading no contest to kidnapping and brutally abusing an 11-year-old boy in Flagler County.
A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading no contest to kidnapping and brutally abusing an 11-year-old boy in Flagler County.
Florida attorney general sues Netflix over data collection and children's privacy claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expanding his legal campaign against major technology companies, this time targeting Netflix over its advertising practices and children's privacy protections.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expanding his legal campaign against major technology companies, this time targeting Netflix over its advertising practices and children's privacy protections.
1 injured after multi-county chase ends with deputy-involved shooting in Dunnellon, deputies say
A Levy County deputy shot a person after a traffic stop led to a pursuit into Marion County late Tuesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
A Levy County deputy shot a person after a traffic stop led to a pursuit into Marion County late Tuesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Corvette doing donuts crashes into car, sends vehicle into Longwood home
A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.
A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.
FBI adds Turkish national with Florida ties to 'Most Wanted' list in defense fraud case
The FBI is offering a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Turkish national accused of supplying counterfeit military parts through a defense procurement fraud scheme.
The FBI is offering a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Turkish national accused of supplying counterfeit military parts through a defense procurement fraud scheme.
Teen accused of speeding more than 120 mph months after fatal Apopka crash
The Orange County Sheriff's Office says a deputy saw a driver run a four-way stop on Kelly Park Road, pass another vehicle across a double yellow line and turn off the vehicle's headlights before leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office says a deputy saw a driver run a four-way stop on Kelly Park Road, pass another vehicle across a double yellow line and turn off the vehicle's headlights before leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit.
Port Orange shooting: Woman fires gun inside police lobby, shot by officers, chief says
A woman armed with a gun walked into the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department on Thursday morning and fired at least one round, before walking out, according to Police Chief Manuel Marino.
A woman armed with a gun walked into the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department on Thursday morning and fired at least one round, before walking out, according to Police Chief Manuel Marino.