Florida 'dangerous dog' bill: Parents of boy mauled to death by dogs optimistic bill will become law
Florida’s dangerous dog bill is one step closer to becoming law. On Monday, the bill passed unanimously in the Florida Senate. The week before, it passed unanimously in the Florida House. Now, it heads to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Florida’s dangerous dog bill is one step closer to becoming law. On Monday, the bill passed unanimously in the Florida Senate. The week before, it passed unanimously in the Florida House. Now, it heads to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Clearwater Ferry crash: 1 dead and 10 hospitalized, boat involved located
A boat crash involving the Clearwater Ferry killed one person and sent 10 others to the hospital on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
A boat crash involving the Clearwater Ferry killed one person and sent 10 others to the hospital on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Central Florida wildfires spark crackdown on homeless camps
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.
Men convicted of killing 6 over Xbox return to court for resentencing trial
Two men who murdered six people over an Xbox appeared in court on Friday as lawyers filed motions for their resentencing trial.
Two men who murdered six people over an Xbox appeared in court on Friday as lawyers filed motions for their resentencing trial.
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge
Luigi Mangione faces arraignment on Friday inside a Manhattan courtroom, a week after he was indicted on federal charges in the December killing of Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione faces arraignment on Friday inside a Manhattan courtroom, a week after he was indicted on federal charges in the December killing of Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Previously deported undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida after sex crimes with teen: Deputies
An undocumented immigrant who was previously deported has been arrested after authorities say he sexually battered a teenage boy while playing hide-and-seek in Florida.
An undocumented immigrant who was previously deported has been arrested after authorities say he sexually battered a teenage boy while playing hide-and-seek in Florida.
Florida man armed with assault rifle, dressed in tactical gear, shot & killed by deputies: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies shot and killed a man dressed in body armor after he was walking just south of Causeway Blvd. with a fully-loaded assault rifle, according to the sheriff's office.
Hillsborough County deputies shot and killed a man dressed in body armor after he was walking just south of Causeway Blvd. with a fully-loaded assault rifle, according to the sheriff's office.
Julie Sulpizio ordered back into Lake County Jail, competency hearing scheduled
According to a state order, Julie Sulpizio is heading back to the Lake County Jail.
According to a state order, Julie Sulpizio is heading back to the Lake County Jail.
Central Florida vulnerable to wildfires as drought conditions fuel risk
Drought conditions and dry weather have fueled at least five recent fires, prompting a region-wide burn ban.
Drought conditions and dry weather have fueled at least five recent fires, prompting a region-wide burn ban.
University of Florida students rally for stronger gun laws after deadly school shooting
The University of Florida's chapter of Students Demand Action hosted a vigil on Wednesday for those lost in the Florida State University shooting, as well as demanded action be taken to ensure stricter gun laws in Florida.
The University of Florida's chapter of Students Demand Action hosted a vigil on Wednesday for those lost in the Florida State University shooting, as well as demanded action be taken to ensure stricter gun laws in Florida.
Florida deputies search for wanted fugitive after he flees, abandons car on beach
A wanted fugitive that was spotted during an attempted felony stop is now on the run in Florida after deputies say he fled the scene and abandoned his vehicle on the beach.
A wanted fugitive that was spotted during an attempted felony stop is now on the run in Florida after deputies say he fled the scene and abandoned his vehicle on the beach.
FSU shooting: Funeral set for Tiru Chabba, 1 of 2 men killed in Florida school shooting
A funeral has been set for one of the two men killed in the Florida State University (FSU) mass shooting last week. Six others were injured in the shooting. The alleged gunman was also shot by deputies after the incident.
A funeral has been set for one of the two men killed in the Florida State University (FSU) mass shooting last week. Six others were injured in the shooting. The alleged gunman was also shot by deputies after the incident.
Florida postal worker drank vodka on the job, drove wrong way into traffic: police
A Florida postal worker was arrested after she allegedly drank vodka on the job, drove the wrong way into traffic and threw red Solo cups out of the vehicle.
A Florida postal worker was arrested after she allegedly drank vodka on the job, drove the wrong way into traffic and threw red Solo cups out of the vehicle.
Florida woman poses as ICE agent, kidnaps ex-boyfriend's wife from her job: deputies
Florida woman, Latrance Battle, is accused of impersonating an ICE agent and kidnapping her ex-boyfriend's wife from her job, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Florida woman, Latrance Battle, is accused of impersonating an ICE agent and kidnapping her ex-boyfriend's wife from her job, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
Man killed in shooting involving deputy suffered from mental health issues, family says
A Clermont man killed in a shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies suffered from mental health issues, according to his stepfather.
A Clermont man killed in a shooting involving Lake County sheriff's deputies suffered from mental health issues, according to his stepfather.
Repeat police impersonator arrested after pulling over driver in Orange County
A Central Florida man claims he was pulled over by someone pretending to be a police officer. According to records, the suspect has a long history of impersonation.
A Central Florida man claims he was pulled over by someone pretending to be a police officer. According to records, the suspect has a long history of impersonation.
Apopka man arrested in cold case, unsolved for 33 years, police credit DNA advancements
A 33-year-old cold case has been solved with the arrest of a 72-year-old Apopka man in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, authorities announced Monday.
A 33-year-old cold case has been solved with the arrest of a 72-year-old Apopka man in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, authorities announced Monday.
Florida police officer shot during Easter celebration: officials
A Lake City Police Department officer was injured Sunday night after gunfire erupted during an Easter celebration at a local recreation center, authorities said.
A Lake City Police Department officer was injured Sunday night after gunfire erupted during an Easter celebration at a local recreation center, authorities said.
Florida substitute teacher arrested after video surfaces of her inciting students to fight, deputies say
Ty’Asia Holmes, a substitute teacher in Florida, was arrested after she allegedly incited and enabled middle school students to fight, according to deputies.
Ty’Asia Holmes, a substitute teacher in Florida, was arrested after she allegedly incited and enabled middle school students to fight, according to deputies.
FSU shooting victim played dead as gunman reloaded: Report
A graduate student that was injured in the Florida State University (FSU) shooting is recounting the distressing moments when she was shot on campus and then forced to play dead as the gunman reloaded.
A graduate student that was injured in the Florida State University (FSU) shooting is recounting the distressing moments when she was shot on campus and then forced to play dead as the gunman reloaded.