Operation Tidal Wave: DeSantis, ICE tout 1,000 undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced on Thursday the arrest of more than 1,100 in the largest immigration operation in state history.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced on Thursday the arrest of more than 1,100 in the largest immigration operation in state history.
'Why me?': Tourist randomly attacked by man armed with knife, officials say
A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.
A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.
Florida man flies to Utah, kidnaps teen girl he met online, deputies say
A 33-year-old Florida man was taken to jail after he allegedly flew to Utah and kidnapped a teenage girl that he met online, authorities said.
A 33-year-old Florida man was taken to jail after he allegedly flew to Utah and kidnapped a teenage girl that he met online, authorities said.
Florida substitute teacher accused of abusing special needs students
A Sumter County father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, allegedly came home from school with bruises and signs of physical abuse.
A Sumter County father is demanding answers after his 5-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, allegedly came home from school with bruises and signs of physical abuse.
Florida immigration enforcement: AG pushes back against judge's order for halt
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has appealed a federal judge's issuing of a preliminary injunction against a new law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants who enter the state.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has appealed a federal judge's issuing of a preliminary injunction against a new law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants who enter the state.
Ocala teen arrested, used Roblox to communicate with and sexually exploit children
A Marion County teen was arrested after allegedly using the game Roblox to communicate with children, directing them to molest their younger siblings and produce child sexual abuse material.
A Marion County teen was arrested after allegedly using the game Roblox to communicate with children, directing them to molest their younger siblings and produce child sexual abuse material.
Florida undocumented immigrant arrests: Nearly 800 seized in 'Operation Tidal Wave,' officials say
In only four days, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement agencies arrested nearly 800 undocumented immigrants in a massive Florida operation.
In only four days, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement agencies arrested nearly 800 undocumented immigrants in a massive Florida operation.
Siblings arrested in Marion County after throwing brass knuckles through school bus window
Two adults were arrested Monday after authorities say a pair of brass knuckles were thrown through the window of a Marion County Public Schools bus.
Two adults were arrested Monday after authorities say a pair of brass knuckles were thrown through the window of a Marion County Public Schools bus.
Florida man accused of DUI leads police on chase over 100 mph in Edgewater: officials
Christopher Strata, a Daytona Beach man, was arrested early Sunday in Edgewater after leading police on a high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph, authorities said.
Christopher Strata, a Daytona Beach man, was arrested early Sunday in Edgewater after leading police on a high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph, authorities said.
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.