Florida elementary school principal, teacher arrested after hosting house party with underage drinking: Police

The principal of a Florida elementary school and a third-grade teacher have been arrested, facing multiple charges stemming from an open house party where more than 100 kids attended and some of whom consumed alcohol, police say.

Kesse family still seeking answers 19 years after disappearance
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Nineteen years after 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse vanished in 2006, her family continues to search for answers. Despite extensive efforts, Orlando police were unable to solve the case. In 2022, the investigation was turned over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which has since reopened the case.

Man set on fire by Taser sues Florida sheriff's office, deputies over use of force: court records

A Florida man who was set on fire by a Taser at a gas station has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, alleging the agency used excessive resources to target bikers for minor traffic violations.

Deputies continue search for missing Florida teen

Deputies said they are asking the public for help in locating a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since last week.

'Legacy Pools' owners, accused of defrauding 300 people out of $4 million, arrested in AZ

After a nearly 4-year long investigation, the owners of a Brevard County pool company were arrested on January 19, following allegations they defrauded more than 300 people out of millions of dollars.

Florida man arrested after allegedly swindling 10, stealing more than $100,000

Police said they have arrested a Florida man for multiple felony charges after he swindled 10 people and stole more than $100,000 for his personal use.

Florida mom arrested in 2-year-old son's death, police say

A Florida woman was arrested for the death of her 2-year-old so, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The boy died from a combined drug intoxication of fentanyl and xylazine, officials said.

K-9 detects loaded gun at Leesburg High School during search for vapes, police say

A ninth-grade student at Leesburg High School was arrested Thursday morning after a K-9 search for vaping devices uncovered a loaded and stolen handgun in the student’s backpack, according to Leesburg police.

Family’s business trailer stolen from driveway, along with $30K in supplies

A family in Palm Bay is reeling after their business trailer, filled with more than $30,000 worth of handmade supplies, was stolen from their driveway Wednesday evening.

New charges announced in deadly Florida carjacking investigation

US State Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced new federal charges filed in the deadly Seminole County carjacking investigation on Thursday morning.

VIDEO: Florida woman robbed of $200 in lotto winnings in Orange County; suspect arrested, officials say

An 83-year-old woman was dragged out of her vehicle and seemingly wrestled to the ground minutes after collecting her lottery winnings from a convenience store, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Suspect in deadly Central Florida carjacking tied to alleged drug ring takes plea deal: Prosecutors

One of the men charged in a deadly Central Florida carjacking and murder has pleaded guilty, admitting involvement in a broader criminal enterprise, according to federal court documents and testimony.