Winter Haven police arrest man accused of masturbating in front of child at Walmart
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Police in Winter Haven said Elias Alan-Arturo Flor, 19, turned himself in at the police department after he was seen on video at Walmart conducting a lewd act in front of a 12 yr-old child.
Schoolboy, 14, beaten over MAGA hat, parent claims, as shocking video goes viral
Five young students in Florida were charged Friday after a video posted online allegedly depicted the group pummeling a 14-year-old classmate on a school bus – an attack the boy’s family claims occurred after their son previously wore a MAGA hat to school and voiced support for President Trump.
Five young students in Florida were charged Friday after a video posted online allegedly depicted the group pummeling a 14-year-old classmate on a school bus – an attack the boy’s family claims occurred after their son previously wore a MAGA hat to school and voiced support for President Trump.
Pinellas Park police horse goes through Starbucks drive-thru line
Even horses need their caffeine fix, apparently!
Even horses need their caffeine fix, apparently!
Florida man sentenced to 20 years after bringing condoms, pink dress to child-sex sting
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Thursday for attempting to entice a child for sex, according to the Department of Justice.
A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Thursday for attempting to entice a child for sex, according to the Department of Justice.
Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.
Sheriff warns horse owners after several are found slaughtered for meat in Florida
"Although this is the only incident in Sumter County, through the investigation we have learned it is on the rise throughout the state."
"Although this is the only incident in Sumter County, through the investigation we have learned it is on the rise throughout the state."
Minivan becomes submerged in hole in Florida retirement community
A minivan became submerged in a water-filled hole that opened up along a road in The Villages. A couple was pulled from the vehicle by a passer-by.
A minivan became submerged in a water-filled hole that opened up along a road in The Villages. A couple was pulled from the vehicle by a passer-by.
Nursing home worker allegedly stole rings off elderly woman’s finger and pawned them, police say
The victim’s son said the rings were given to his mother by his late father while the family lived in Cuba, according to an affidavit.
The victim’s son said the rings were given to his mother by his late father while the family lived in Cuba, according to an affidavit.
Florida man found eaten by alligator actually died from meth overdose, officials say
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
Michael Vick to still be honored at Pro Bowl in Orlando despite petition
Vick served 18 months in prison in 2007 for involvement with a dogfighting ring at his Bad Newz Kennel in Virginia.
Vick served 18 months in prison in 2007 for involvement with a dogfighting ring at his Bad Newz Kennel in Virginia.
124 arrested by Polk County detectives during ‘Operation Santa’s Naughty List’
More than 100 people are facing charges after the latest undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Polk County. Investigators are colorfully calling it, “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.”
More than 100 people are facing charges after the latest undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Polk County. Investigators are colorfully calling it, “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.”
Florida bills would require employers to give 3 months of paid leave for new parents
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Florida lawmakers have introduced bills in the legislature that would require companies to provide three months of paid time off to new parents.
Man punches Walmart holiday shopper for 'taking too long' in checkout line, police say
Henry Harvey and another customer got into a verbal argument, which turned physical when Harvey punched the victim in the head, police say.
Henry Harvey and another customer got into a verbal argument, which turned physical when Harvey punched the victim in the head, police say.
An excessive amount of body spray caused an evacuation on a Florida school bus
There was a tad too much body spray discharged on a school bus in Parrish, Florida.
There was a tad too much body spray discharged on a school bus in Parrish, Florida.
Popeyes selling $120G Chicken Sandwich duct-taped to a canvas
The piece, officially named “The Sandwich,” is listed at $120,003.99 and is being described as “a mixed media work of art consisting of a toasted brioche bun, two pickles, fried chicken, mayo and duct tape over a canvas.”
The piece, officially named “The Sandwich,” is listed at $120,003.99 and is being described as “a mixed media work of art consisting of a toasted brioche bun, two pickles, fried chicken, mayo and duct tape over a canvas.”
Daughter launching community search to help find missing veteran with PTSD
The daughter of a missing veteran with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is asking the community to help her find her father, Robert Ford.
The daughter of a missing veteran with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is asking the community to help her find her father, Robert Ford.
Sheriff escorts man to jail after 'extremely emaciated' dog found: 'This is how we treat you'
A Florida sheriff personally escorted a man into jail for failing to provide enough food for his “extremely emaciated” dog, warning neglectful pet owners that “if this is how you treat your dog … this is how we treat you.”
A Florida sheriff personally escorted a man into jail for failing to provide enough food for his “extremely emaciated” dog, warning neglectful pet owners that “if this is how you treat your dog … this is how we treat you.”
FBI says it presumes Pensacola naval base shooting was act of terrorism
Authorities investigating the attack are reportedly focused on finding several unaccounted for Saudi nationals linked to the shooting.
Authorities investigating the attack are reportedly focused on finding several unaccounted for Saudi nationals linked to the shooting.
Heat beat Bulls 110-105 in overtime
The Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 110-105 in overtime Sunday.
The Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 110-105 in overtime Sunday.
3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting showed 'exceptional heroism,' Navy says
The U.S. Navy has identified the three sailors who died in the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday.
The U.S. Navy has identified the three sailors who died in the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday.