Othal Wallace trial: Day 2 recap of testimony
The Othal Wallace trial continued Tuesday, a case about a man accused of killing a Daytona Beach police officer. Arguments on both sides agreed Wallace did shoot Officer Jason Raynor, but now they're discussing evidence and Wallace's history, plus the lack of probable cause.
The Othal Wallace trial continued Tuesday, a case about a man accused of killing a Daytona Beach police officer. Arguments on both sides agreed Wallace did shoot Officer Jason Raynor, but now they're discussing evidence and Wallace's history, plus the lack of probable cause.
Othal Wallace trial: Opening statements begin
Witnesses took the stand Monday in the Othal Wallace murder trial. Wallace is accused of killing a Daytona Beach police officer two years ago. Nearly a dozen different witnesses took the stand, most of which happened to be with the Daytona Beach Police Department, who gave context as to what they might have seen the night of the crime.
Witnesses took the stand Monday in the Othal Wallace murder trial. Wallace is accused of killing a Daytona Beach police officer two years ago. Nearly a dozen different witnesses took the stand, most of which happened to be with the Daytona Beach Police Department, who gave context as to what they might have seen the night of the crime.
Othal Wallace trial: Defense opening statement
Othal Wallace's lawyer made an opening statement on Monday morning at the start of his trial after being accused of killing a Florida police officer. The defense touched on the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures and negated the Instagram posts brought up by the prosecution. The lawyer also said Wallace had reasonable fear and had a right to defend himself.
Othal Wallace's lawyer made an opening statement on Monday morning at the start of his trial after being accused of killing a Florida police officer. The defense touched on the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures and negated the Instagram posts brought up by the prosecution. The lawyer also said Wallace had reasonable fear and had a right to defend himself.
Othal Wallace trial: State's opening statement
The prosecutors in the Othal Wallace trial gave an opening state on Monday morning, touching on the defendant's social media posts that reference "getting me some pig's blood on my hand," his whereabouts after the alleged crime and the dozens of witnesses and pieces of evidence against him. "He murdered Officer Jason Raynor because he was a cop," the prosecutor said.
The prosecutors in the Othal Wallace trial gave an opening state on Monday morning, touching on the defendant's social media posts that reference "getting me some pig's blood on my hand," his whereabouts after the alleged crime and the dozens of witnesses and pieces of evidence against him. "He murdered Officer Jason Raynor because he was a cop," the prosecutor said.
19th anniversary of kidnapped woman's death
It has been 19 years since Susan Perkins was killed after jumping out of her car that she and a friend were being kidnapped in.
It has been 19 years since Susan Perkins was killed after jumping out of her car that she and a friend were being kidnapped in.
Suspect arrested in Florida over death of Georgia Instagram influencer found near burning car
An arrest has been made in the homicide of a popular Instagram influencer whose body was found near a burning car in Austell Wednesday.
An arrest has been made in the homicide of a popular Instagram influencer whose body was found near a burning car in Austell Wednesday.
Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
Florida woman doused herself in Mountain Dew to erase DNA after killing roommate in Daytona Beach: police
Nichole Maks, the woman suspected of killing her 79-year-old roommate, allegedly tried to pour diet Mountain Dew soda all over her body in attempt to erase DNA evidence, according to an arrest affidavit.
Nichole Maks, the woman suspected of killing her 79-year-old roommate, allegedly tried to pour diet Mountain Dew soda all over her body in attempt to erase DNA evidence, according to an arrest affidavit.
Florida man busted for stealing lawn mower from woman's house and riding away, deputies say
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly stealing a lawn mower from a woman's yard, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly stealing a lawn mower from a woman's yard, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Trump indicted over efforts to undo 2020 presidential election
Former President Donald Trump has been charged by a federal grand jury in connection with his efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump has been charged by a federal grand jury in connection with his efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday.
Murder of Jennifer Odom cracked: Sheriff
The man investigators say kidnapped and killed 12-year-old Jennifer Odom as she walked home after stepping off a Pasco County school bus in 1993 may be sentenced to death for the crime. State Attorney Bill Glass made that announcement during a press conference on Thursday morning after the Hernando County Sheriff?s Office announced it has charged Jeffery Norman Crum with the kidnapping, murder and sexual assault of Odom 30 years later.
The man investigators say kidnapped and killed 12-year-old Jennifer Odom as she walked home after stepping off a Pasco County school bus in 1993 may be sentenced to death for the crime. State Attorney Bill Glass made that announcement during a press conference on Thursday morning after the Hernando County Sheriff?s Office announced it has charged Jeffery Norman Crum with the kidnapping, murder and sexual assault of Odom 30 years later.
Police: Florida man tries to open patrol car, threatens to kill man in custody
Deputies are seeking more information about an alleged shooting at a Gainesville convenience store that ended with a convicted felon threatening to kill another man already in police custody, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Deputies are seeking more information about an alleged shooting at a Gainesville convenience store that ended with a convicted felon threatening to kill another man already in police custody, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Miami TSA officers busted allegedly stealing from flyers during airport screenings
The three TSA officers were arrested after the thefts were revealed on video surveillance, police said.
The three TSA officers were arrested after the thefts were revealed on video surveillance, police said.
Sarah Boone case: The interrogation room
Sarah Boone, a Florida woman, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., who died after allegedly being locked inside a suitcase during an apparent game of hide-and-seek. Torres died in February 2020. Boone said the two were drinking and she went up to her bedroom and fell asleep. When she awoke hours later, she said she found Torres still in the suitcase.
Sarah Boone, a Florida woman, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., who died after allegedly being locked inside a suitcase during an apparent game of hide-and-seek. Torres died in February 2020. Boone said the two were drinking and she went up to her bedroom and fell asleep. When she awoke hours later, she said she found Torres still in the suitcase.
New evidence released in Sarah Boone case
Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., in Feb. 2020 inside their home in Winter Park after allegedly locking him inside a suitcase. Boone told deputies that she and Torres were playing a game of hide-and-seek and that she fell asleep. When she woke up, she said she found her boyfriend dead in the suitcase. The Florida State Attorney's Office released video allegedly recorded on Boone's cell phone that appears to show a conversation between her and Torres. Content warning: This video may be graphic and disturbing to some.
Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., in Feb. 2020 inside their home in Winter Park after allegedly locking him inside a suitcase. Boone told deputies that she and Torres were playing a game of hide-and-seek and that she fell asleep. When she woke up, she said she found her boyfriend dead in the suitcase. The Florida State Attorney's Office released video allegedly recorded on Boone's cell phone that appears to show a conversation between her and Torres. Content warning: This video may be graphic and disturbing to some.
Ex-Florida Gators football player sentenced to 25 years for murdering girlfriend
Earl Antonio “Tony" Joiner was sentenced to 25 years in prison after the 2016 murder of his girlfriend, the State Attorney's Office said in a news release last month.
Earl Antonio “Tony" Joiner was sentenced to 25 years in prison after the 2016 murder of his girlfriend, the State Attorney's Office said in a news release last month.
Florida good Samaritan pulls woman from car submerged in pool: 'She was pretty shocked'
The woman was shaken up but uninjured in the crash.
The woman was shaken up but uninjured in the crash.
Sitters take Florida kids to Wisconsin, leave them in park, police say
A woman was supposed to watch her friend's kids but took them to another state. Police found a 1-year-old and 2-year-old left alone at a public park in Milwaukee.
A woman was supposed to watch her friend's kids but took them to another state. Police found a 1-year-old and 2-year-old left alone at a public park in Milwaukee.
US issues travel advisory for Caribbean hotspot amid violence, sex assault concerns
A yellow flag-level two advisory was issued urging travelers heading to the Caribbean hotspot to "exercise increased caution."
A yellow flag-level two advisory was issued urging travelers heading to the Caribbean hotspot to "exercise increased caution."
Amusement park mayhem: 4 times outdoor fun descended into horrifying chaos
The National Safety Council says 1,281 people were injured because of amusement park rides in 2021.
The National Safety Council says 1,281 people were injured because of amusement park rides in 2021.