Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne

A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.

2 deputies injured, suspect killed in Ruskin ‘ambush’ shooting: Sheriff

A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.  

Ex-Florida police chief was having affair, sex on duty with wife of suspect under investigation: FDLE report

Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man with bogus bladder trying to beat drug test busted pulling up to court-ordered drug class: FCSO

A 52-year-old Palm Coast man serving probation for multiple burglaries and thefts faces a slew of new charges after deputies caught him arriving for a court-ordered drug test with a concealed device designed to fake his urine sample.

Florida prisoner, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in state's modern history

Florida executed one of its oldest death row prisoners in history, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who is one of three older inmates set to die in the span of a month in the nation’s busiest death penalty state.

2 Florida school leaders arrested for DUI within hours of each other

Two Florida school leaders were recently arrested on suspicion of DUI within hours of each hour, prompting questions and concerns from their communities.

Navy veteran helps rescue girl, dog from DeLand house fire

A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.

Florida woman still on the run as 2 more arrested after body found buried in Panhandle

A massive manhunt is underway in the Florida Panhandle after investigators discovered a missing man's body buried in a shallow grave. Five people are tied to the homicide investigation, but the primary suspect remains at large. 

Florida man accused of trying to run woman over with horse at Marion County rodeo

A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly splashing beer on a woman and attempting to run her over with a horse at a Belleview rodeo.

Marion County focuses enforcement efforts on speeding
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During Operation Southern Slow Down, the Marion County Sheriff's Office commits its enforcements efforts to address speeding. With a goal of zero traffic crashes from July 13 through July 18, the county has had 37 deaths this year. 

Georgia boy, 2, killed after boy, 4, shot unsecured gun, deputies say

(Update 2:34 p.m.): The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified the 2-year-old boy as Brayden Tennyson, of Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff's office said the unsecured gun was owned by the boy's mother. 

Georgia boy, 2, dies after Kissimmee apartment complex shooting, deputies say
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A two-year-old child is dead after he was rushed to the hospital on July 12, following a shooting at a Kissimmee apartment complex. No suspects have been publicly identified at this time. 

Family of teen killed in crash advocates for IDs
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Isaiah Irizarry was riding a scooter home and was less than a mile from safety when a vehicle struck two teens and fled the scene. Because of how quickly law enforcement was able to locate his guardian, Isaiah's family is now turning his choice into a message for parents everywhere – Isaiah’s IDea.

Florida dog, 'Teddy,' rescued after vest left on for 9 months grows into his skin: Sheriff

Two Brevard County men face aggravated animal cruelty charges after a dog they adopted was left wearing a vest for months, causing the fabric to grow directly into its skin.

Suspects released on bond after accused of leaving dogs in moving truck
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Two men are accused of leaving two dogs in the cargo area of a moving truck when crossing state lines from Georgia to Florida. The cargo area was reportedly 102 degrees. Two pigeons were found in a closed box as well. 

Florida couple accused of using taser on disabled, elderly patients
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Investigators say Ronald Keith Pack, 60, and Marie Carenan, 56, ran a network of unlicensed assisted living facilities in Polk and Osceola County. FOX 35 has learned that the couple is accused of using tasers and pepper spray against some of the individuals in their care. The two were denied bond during a July 9 hearing. 

Dogs found in U-Haul truck cargo area in 102-degree heat: Deputies
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Flagler County deputies found two dogs and two pigeons in distress after they were left in the cargo area of a U-Haul truck in 102-degree heat. The occupants in the truck were arrested, after the dogs were found in their own urine and needing immediate veterinarian attention.