Mother accused of drowning daughter once worked for child protective services

A Florida mother accused of drowning her 14-year-old daughter previously worked as a Child Protective Investigator Trainee for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, officials confirmed.

Teen arrested in fatal shooting of another teen in Marion County

A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager in October, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Husband of woman killed in Seminole County carjacking indicted on federal charges

The husband of a woman who was killed during a deadly carjacking in Seminole County has been indicted by federal prosecutors, accused of actions that allegedly contributed to her tragic death.

Virtual troopers aim to keep Central Florida roads safe and clear

The Central Florida Expressway Authority, in partnership with the Florida Highway Patrol, has launched a new program to help clear minor crashes faster and reduce secondary accidents.

Osceola deputy on trial for Taser incident that sparked gas pump fire takes stand

An Osceola County deputy on trial for tasing a man near a gas pump — resulting in a fire that severely injured the suspect — testified in his own defense Wednesday.

Elon Musk impersonator accused of stealing up to $600K from woman using Facebook, Bradenton police say

A man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook is facing charges, accused of stealing as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network, the Bradenton Police Department said.

Florida man arrested for alleged bomb plot targeting New York Stock Exchange

Florida man Harun Abdul-Malik Yener was charged with plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange in an attempt to "reboot" the U.S. government, according to the FBI.

State rests case in trial of deputy accused of causing gas pump fire, injuring suspect

The state has rested its case in the criminal trial of Deputy David Crawford, who is accused of Tasing a suspect at a gas pump, causing a fire that severely burned both his own legs and 75% of the suspect’s body.

Florida couple allegedly assaulted Volusia County school resource officer

A Volusia County teacher and her husband were arrested Tuesday morning after authorities say they attacked a school resource officer during a meeting about their son’s behavior at Deltona Middle School.

Homemade explosive found during search warrant of Palm Coast home, deputies say

Officials in Flagler County said an apparent homemade explosive-type device found at a home earlier Tuesday morning has been captured and determined to be safe.

Trial begins for Florida deputy accused of setting man on fire with Taser at Wawa

The incident occurred after Osceola County deputies tracked Barreto-Baerga to a Wawa gas station in Orange County, accusing him of reckless driving on a motorcycle.

Florida woman charged with murder, abuse in death of adopted daughter, 13

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of her 13-year-old adopted daughter, the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office said.

Home health nurse accused of stealing over $140K from blind senior patient

A home health care nurse has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $140,000 from a 77-year-old blind man for whom she cared, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.

Florida felon used jail telephone to order gang-related murder: Sheriff

A Palm Coast man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly ordering a gang-related murder while in custody at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.