Pinellas businessman accused of stealing $100M from special needs trusts indicted on federal charges
Pinellas County businessman, Leo Govoni, and his partner, John Weitek, who are accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, are now both facing over 200 years in jail, according to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.
Pinellas County businessman, Leo Govoni, and his partner, John Weitek, who are accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with disabilities, are now both facing over 200 years in jail, according to United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.
Police sound alarm on dangerous 'jugging' robbery trend sweeping across America
Law enforcement warns the crime can be over in seconds as criminals work in teams to target unsuspecting victims.
Law enforcement warns the crime can be over in seconds as criminals work in teams to target unsuspecting victims.
Wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez arrested
The wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Monday on charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering, one of the same charges her husband is facing tied to an alleged multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation.
The wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Monday on charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering, one of the same charges her husband is facing tied to an alleged multi-million-dollar illegal gambling operation.
Woman shoots Marion County deputy with gun hidden in her pants, officials say
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot by a suspect following a traffic stop early Monday morning, according to authorities.
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot by a suspect following a traffic stop early Monday morning, according to authorities.
Florida lottery warns against fake winnings, upfront fees
As reports of scam phone calls continue to rise, the Florida Lottery is warning players to be on high alert.
As reports of scam phone calls continue to rise, the Florida Lottery is warning players to be on high alert.
Former Florida DEA snitch known as 'Bowling Ball' charged with extorting cocaine kingpins
A Florida-based former snitch for the DEA has been charged with extorting major cocaine traffickers from overseas, according to federal court documents.
A Florida-based former snitch for the DEA has been charged with extorting major cocaine traffickers from overseas, according to federal court documents.
2 shark attacks reported in separate vacation hotspots as summer beach season starts
Two Florida shark attacks have been reported less than a month apart and in separate vacation hotspots as the summer beach season kicks off.
Two Florida shark attacks have been reported less than a month apart and in separate vacation hotspots as the summer beach season kicks off.
Lake County deputies search for missing teen with medical issues
Lake County deputies are asking the public for their help in locating a missing teen with medical issues from Altoona.
Lake County deputies are asking the public for their help in locating a missing teen with medical issues from Altoona.
3 injured in Daytona Beach sports bar shooting after man becomes drunk, police say
Three people were injured in a shooting on Friday night at a Daytona Beach sports bar, police say.
Three people were injured in a shooting on Friday night at a Daytona Beach sports bar, police say.
Florida middle school teacher allegedly used real student photos to create AI-generated porn: FDLE
A middle school teacher in Central Florida was arrested Thursday on 19 charges related to child sex abuse material and animal sexual abuse. He's accused of downloading and sharing child pornography on Discord, including potentially using students' photos to create AI-generated pornography.
A middle school teacher in Central Florida was arrested Thursday on 19 charges related to child sex abuse material and animal sexual abuse. He's accused of downloading and sharing child pornography on Discord, including potentially using students' photos to create AI-generated pornography.
Alleged MS-13 gang member, undocumented immigrant arrested in Orlando home: Officials
An alleged MS-13 gang member and undocumented immigrant was arrested on Friday in an Orlando neighborhood, officials say.
An alleged MS-13 gang member and undocumented immigrant was arrested on Friday in an Orlando neighborhood, officials say.
Florida dad arrested in toddler's hot truck death: 'No reason for this little boy to be dead'
An 18-month-old Florida toddler has died after officials say he was left in a hot truck for more than three hours while his dad allegedly got a haircut and drank at a bar.
An 18-month-old Florida toddler has died after officials say he was left in a hot truck for more than three hours while his dad allegedly got a haircut and drank at a bar.
16 billion passwords leaked in Google, Facebook, Apple massive data breach: What we know
Sensitive information including logins to social media accounts was among the data exposed in what some believe is the largest breach in U.S. history.
Sensitive information including logins to social media accounts was among the data exposed in what some believe is the largest breach in U.S. history.
Valuable Pokémon cards stolen from Central Florida shop
Police are searching for a suspect after a thief broke into a Belleview card shop early Tuesday morning and stole tens of thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards.
Police are searching for a suspect after a thief broke into a Belleview card shop early Tuesday morning and stole tens of thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards.
Florida mom outraged after son's murder suspect remains free on bond despite upgraded charges
The mother of a 19-year-old man killed in a Mother’s Day shooting is expressing frustration with Florida’s legal process after the man accused of murdering her son remains free on bond, even after prosecutors upgraded the charges to second-degree murder.
The mother of a 19-year-old man killed in a Mother’s Day shooting is expressing frustration with Florida’s legal process after the man accused of murdering her son remains free on bond, even after prosecutors upgraded the charges to second-degree murder.
Accused I-4 wrong-way driver allegedly had blood alcohol level at twice the legal limit
A man was arrested early Wednesday morning after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was caught driving the wrong way on Interstate 4 in Orange County with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit.
A man was arrested early Wednesday morning after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was caught driving the wrong way on Interstate 4 in Orange County with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit.
Florida toddler died in hot truck while dad got haircut, drank at bar, deputies say
An 18-month-old child in Florida has died after he was left in a hot truck for several hours, while his dad allegedly got a haircut and grabbed a drink at a bar, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office and Ormond Beach Police Department.
An 18-month-old child in Florida has died after he was left in a hot truck for several hours, while his dad allegedly got a haircut and grabbed a drink at a bar, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office and Ormond Beach Police Department.
Woman accused in deadly 2023 hit-and-run crash in Melbourne appears in court
A woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on Christmas night in 2023 and fleeing the scene appeared before a judge Wednesday in Brevard County after spending 18 months evading law enforcement.
A woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on Christmas night in 2023 and fleeing the scene appeared before a judge Wednesday in Brevard County after spending 18 months evading law enforcement.
Florida fugitive ex-deputy vanishes before trial in deadly sports car crash
An arrest warrant has been issued for an ex-deputy in Polk County, Florida, who failed to appear for his April trial after being charged with two counts of manslaughter in 2022.
An arrest warrant has been issued for an ex-deputy in Polk County, Florida, who failed to appear for his April trial after being charged with two counts of manslaughter in 2022.
Arrest made in 2023 Christmas Day hit and run that killed man in Melbourne
More than a year after a deadly hit-and-run on Christmas Day, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a 23-year-old pedestrian.
More than a year after a deadly hit-and-run on Christmas Day, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a 23-year-old pedestrian.