How the Johnny Depp verdict could impact Petito family's lawsuit against Brian Laundrie’s parents
The Florida judge overseeing a lawsuit between the parents of Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito referenced the recent trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
Man arrested at Disney Springs after being found with gun, knife, ammunition
A man was arrested at a Disney Springs parking garage last month after he was found to have a gun, two magazines, and ammunition in a backpack while going through security.
Florida man slashed wife's throat because she allegedly burned his passport, documents say
A woman was found dead by officers at a home on Ballard Street in Altamonte Springs Tuesday during a well-being check, according to police.
Clearwater woman fatally shoots man who broke into her bedroom, police say
Clearwater police say so far, their preliminary investigation points to a case of self-defense after the woman said she woke up to find an intruder in her bedroom. When the man began attacking her, she grabbed her gun and fatally shot him.
Child hospitalized after being stabbed in chest by catfish, Pasco Fire Rescue says
A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
Florida man robbed, kidnapped by 3 armed men posing as dog buyers escapes by committing traffic infraction
A South Florida man who deputies say boasted about his lucrative dog breeding business online found himself fighting for his life when three men posing as dog buyers robbed him at gunpoint, carjacked him and held him captive for two days before he was able to summon help from an alert deputy.
Florida man helped distribute $230 million of tampered HIV medicine to patients
Florida man Lazaro Hernandez allegedly defrauded the FDA and illegally distributed $230 of tampered HIV drugs to patients all over the United States.
Florida man in cow pajamas among 6 arrested on drug charges
A Florida man is trading his ‘udderly’ impressive cow-print jammies for a jailhouse jumpsuit after being arrested on drug and ammunition charges earlier this week.
Disney bus driver among 12 suspects arrested in Polk undercover child predator investigation
An online child predator investigation resulted in the arrest of a dozen suspects, including a Walt Disney World bus driver who was taken into custody while he was still in his work uniform.
Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
Florida woman spots 'fire rainbow' in sky
Angela Capece of Coconut Creek captured the colorful creation in the sky and posted it to Facebook.
Tampa inmate foils escape plan, helps save deputy from jail attack for second time
An inmate at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is being hailed as a hero after she came to the aid of a deputy who was being attacked by an inmate for the second time in five months.
DNA retest concludes acquitted man was the likely killer after all, Florida prosecutor says
A man acquitted at retrial after his conviction and death sentence for raping and murdering a woman was overturned was almost certainly the actual killer according to new DNA tests, a Florida prosecutor announced Wednesday.
HCSO: Hillsborough inmate uses pillowcase to choke deputy; other inmates rescue her
A Hillsborough County inmate is facing new charges after assaulting a detention deputy in jail – but it was other inmates who came to the law enforcement officer's rescue, according to the sheriff's office.
Former WWE wrestler Jeff Hardy arrested in Florida on DUI charge
Professional wrestler Jeff Hardy was arrested early Monday morning, accused of driving while under the influence, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Orlando FreeFall death: Autopsy reveals Tyre Sampson nearly 100 pounds over ride's limit
An autopsy conducted by the Orange County Medical Examiner on Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride in March, concludes that the boy's cause of death was the result of blunt force trauma and the manner of death was “accident.”
Brandon man arrested after FishHawk woman catches him trying to kidnap two kids, deputies say
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested 37-year-old David Daniels of Brandon, on two counts of false imprisonment of a child and child abuse.
South Florida teen gets accepted by all 8 Ivy League schools
South Florida teen Ashley Adirika always dreamed of attending an Ivy League school, so she decided to apply to all eight – and became one of the very few to get accepted by them all. She'll be attending Harvard this fall on a full scholarship!
Missing mother's body found in Palmetto ditch; man charged with dumping her body, deputies say
The body of a missing Manatee County mother has been found in Palmetto, and authorities have arrested a man who they say dumped her body in a ditch.
Florida man arrested after teen records him masturbating in front of her at bus stop
"For somebody to masturbate in public, in full view, in broad daylight, in front of a child, is beyond offensive," police said.