Florida man accused of child abuse, feeding boy food tainted with animal feces: VSO
A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.
A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.
13-year-old girl rescued from Florida motel; kidnapping suspects arrested: JSO
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Sumter County suspends license plate reader program after detective accused of misuse
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Florida Supreme Court clears way for Duckett, Occhicone executions
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday cleared another legal hurdle for the executions of two death row inmates scheduled to die Tuesday, denying requests to halt the lethal injections while both men continue to seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday cleared another legal hurdle for the executions of two death row inmates scheduled to die Tuesday, denying requests to halt the lethal injections while both men continue to seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Florida deputy allegedly hit a dog in his patrol car; Brevard County sheriff launches investigation
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of hitting a dog and driving away without stopping in Port St. John. The sheriff's office has covered the dog's recovery costs.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of hitting a dog and driving away without stopping in Port St. John. The sheriff's office has covered the dog's recovery costs.
Florida man, 20, arrested for making threat against South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach: Officials
A 20-year-old man from Edgewater is accused of making a terroristic threat against the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach, which crosses the Indian River North, connecting New Smyrna Beach and the inlet.
A 20-year-old man from Edgewater is accused of making a terroristic threat against the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach, which crosses the Indian River North, connecting New Smyrna Beach and the inlet.
Supervised sex offender arrested after video shows him abandoning dog in Brevard County: Sheriff
A supervised sex offender is back behind bars after surveillance video recorded him abandoning a dog in a Brevard County parking lot.
A supervised sex offender is back behind bars after surveillance video recorded him abandoning a dog in a Brevard County parking lot.
Man stole 300 gallons of diesel at Central Florida Circle K stations: Deputies
A 40-year-old Deltona man was arrested after allegedly using a high-powered magnet to bypass fuel pump controls and steal over $1,500 worth of diesel fuel from local Circle K stations, an arrest affidavit said. Surveillance footage, license plate reader data, and a tip from loss prevention tied Lara's Dodge Ram truck to multiple fuel thefts in Deltona and DeLand.
A 40-year-old Deltona man was arrested after allegedly using a high-powered magnet to bypass fuel pump controls and steal over $1,500 worth of diesel fuel from local Circle K stations, an arrest affidavit said. Surveillance footage, license plate reader data, and a tip from loss prevention tied Lara's Dodge Ram truck to multiple fuel thefts in Deltona and DeLand.
Man stole nearly 300 gallons of diesel from Central Florida Circle K stations: Deputies
A 40-year-old Deltona man was arrested after allegedly using a magnet to bypass fuel pump controls and steal over $1,500 worth of diesel fuel from local Circle K stations, an arrest affidavit said.
A 40-year-old Deltona man was arrested after allegedly using a magnet to bypass fuel pump controls and steal over $1,500 worth of diesel fuel from local Circle K stations, an arrest affidavit said.
Ex-'Teacher of the Year,' assistant principal arrested on child sex charges
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
Sumter County sheriff's detective fired, arrested over alleged database misuse
A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.
A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.
Groveland police sergeant suspended after alleged high-speed driving of up to 124 mph
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty.
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty.
Florida Attorney General: 49 arrested, charged in undercover drug trafficking takedown
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.
Florida man accused of stealing more than $15K through payroll fraud
A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
Florida dad sentenced to 42 years after toddler dies in hot truck
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
St. Petersburg city worker deadly shooting suspect identified after I-75 standoff: Police
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
Florida HOA vice president chased door-to-door sales reps, rammed their vehicle: Affidavit
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
$290M cocaine haul found ‘skillfully concealed’ in massive banana shipment
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
Man held in jail for weeks after justice system confuses him with someone else
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
Osceola County man accused of reaching 135 mph during chase, authorities say
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.