Rays shortstop Wander Franco formally charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged on Tuesday by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.
3 arrested for Orlando shooting that injured man, 4-year-old girl: police
Two people have been arrested after a 4-year-old girl and a 45-year-old man were shot in Orlando over the weekend, according to police.
High-speed pursuit involving stolen pickup ends in Polk County crash, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash on State Road 60 near Bonnie Mine Road, east of Mulberry.
Woman arrested after admitting to making online death threats against Gov. DeSantis: HCSO
A woman is facing charges after she admitted to making death threats online against Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
2 killed, 1 hurt in 'shootout' at Kissimmee apartments, sheriff says
Two men are dead and another is in the hospital following a drug-related “shootout" at an apartment complex early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Iconic Space Coast beach boardwalk damaged by alleged drunk drivers multiple times, police say
An iconic beach boardwalk on the Space Coast has been demolished by alleged drunk drivers. The latest crash happened over the weekend, and Indialantic police are still investigating after the driver fled the scene.
Suspension proposed for Seminole County judge for acting 'inappropriately' on the bench
In a long-running case, a state panel on Monday recommended a public reprimand and a 60-day suspension for a Seminole County judge because of incidents in 2022.
Florida man accused of breaking into dead neighbor's house
A Lake County man has found himself behind bars after he allegedly broke into his dead neighbor's house this week.
Man dies after being found unresponsive in Discovery Cove Orlando pool: Sheriff's office
A man has died after being found unresponsive in a Discovery Cove Orlando pool on Monday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces pregnancy with partner Ken Urker
Gypsy Rose Blanchard has announced her pregnancy on social media, revealing she and her partner Ken Urker are expecting a baby in January 2025.
Florida woman arrested for throwing Apple Watch at boyfriend's head, police say
A Florida woman found herself behind bars after she allegedly flung an Apple Watch at her boyfriend's head.
DOJ seizes social media ‘bot farm’ operated by Russian government
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
Child dropped from Daytona Beach hotel balcony will be OK, police say
The child who was dangled and then dropped from a second-floor balcony of a Daytona Beach hotel over the weekend is expected to be OK, according to police.
Horse 'in distress' rescued from Seminole County pond: firefighters
After a horse fell into a pond, firefighters in Seminole County responded and helped rescue the 26-year-old fella.
3 arrested after suspect runs over Hillsborough County deputy during traffic stop: 'I'm incensed'
Days after a Hillsborough County deputy was released from the hospital after being run over by a suspect during a traffic stop, the sheriff says three people have been arrested in connection with the investigation.
1 arrested in shooting at Lake Mary apartment complex, police say
Police are investigating a shooting that happened at an apartment complex in Lake Mary over the weekend.
Madeline Soto murder suspect Stephan Sterns due in Osceola County court on Wednesday
Stephan Sterns, who was charged for the murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, is scheduled to appear in Osceola County court on Wednesday.
Florida mass school shooter agrees to donate brain to science in stunning settlement
"I figured if scientists studied his brain they might be able to figure out what created this monster."
Citrus County Sheriff's Office investigates fake GoFundMe following firefighter's death
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fake GoFundMe scam created for a fire captain who died in an off-duty boat crash last week.
Trio accused of trying to sell distressed puppies on hot Florida beach
Three people are facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say they were peddling puppies on a Southwest Florida beach as the heat index soared past 100 degrees.