Former Florida cardiologist tased and Baker Acted after arrest at hospital, officials say
A former Florida cardiologist was arrested following an incident at a Lakeland hospital that ended with him being tased and Baker Acted after a physical altercation with law enforcement, officials say.
7 arrested in $800K Home Depot organized theft ring spanning across 17 Florida counties, AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the arrests of seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot.
Epic Universe Stardust Racers death was not an 'isolated incident' and ‘entirely preventable,' Ben Crump says
It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.
Florida trooper injured in I-4 crash involving stolen vehicle in Polk County, officials say
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself to keep hoax alive, sheriff says: 'Completely made up'
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Retired Polk County deputy accused of fleeing from deputies with unrestrained child in front seat of car
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
1994 Florida cold case cracked: Pregnant 20-year-old's accused killer arrested
A Florida man has been arrested in the 1994 cold case murder of a 20-year-old pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her apartment, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
Florida vows legal action against any efforts to block TPUSA chapters on campus
The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.
Epstein files: Latest documents mention Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, Prince Andrew
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are all named in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. Here’s what we know.
Man accused of killing pet peacocks, eating them, over dispute with neighbor
A fight between neighbors turns deadly for some pet peacocks involved.
Florida AG James Uthmeier accuses State Attorney Monique Worrell of being ‘soft on crime'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a press conference Friday morning in Orlando, where he called out State Attorney Monique Worrell for what he calls “soft on crime policies."
Florida man wrongly jailed after deputies confuse him with suspect of similar name
A Jacksonville man spent nearly two weeks in jail and missed the birth of his child after deputies mistakenly arrested him in place of a suspect with a similar name, his attorneys said.
Florida Amber Alert: No evidence missing Marion County teenager abducted by 4 men, deputies say
Authorities have issued a Florida Amber Alert for a missing 17-year-old Marion County boy.
Florida woman arrested for online threat of mass school shooting, police say
A Florida woman was arrested on Wednesday after she allegedly made a post on social media threatening a mass school shooting.
Florida elderly abuse: Lake Mary employee arrested after allegedly assaulting 85-year-old woman
A Florida assisted living facility employee was arrested after she allegedly pushed an 85-year-old woman with dementia to the ground, causing her a head injury. Investigators say the employee then walked away, leaving the woman laying on the ground.
Florida wildlife officials say more suspects tied to illegal alligator killings
State wildlife officers say three more people are tied to an illegal alligator harvesting case that has already led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man accused of killing more than a dozen gators.
Manatee County teen sentenced to 20 years in prison after shooting death of high school wrestler
A Manatee County teen was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison in the March 2024 shooting death of high school wrestler, Jann Michael Feeney – also known as J.M.
Florida mom arrested after 2 children found about a mile from home while she allegedly napped
A 25-year-old Florida mother was arrested earlier this week after her two children, ages 4 and 5, were found wandering about a mile away from their home while she allegedly napped.