Lakeland man beat child to death for urinating on couch, police say
Police arrested Alegray Jones, 30, after they say he killed his girlfriend’s two-year-old son while she was at work on Friday.
Police arrested Alegray Jones, 30, after they say he killed his girlfriend’s two-year-old son while she was at work on Friday.
Stepfather without license arrested after motorcycle crash injures baby held in his lap, police say
Clearwater police said the stepfather was holding the baby in his lap when the crash occurred. He was arrested for child neglect and driving without a license.
Clearwater police said the stepfather was holding the baby in his lap when the crash occurred. He was arrested for child neglect and driving without a license.
Tampa man arrested for shooting driver who lost control, hitting and killing teen boy
Two months after a 14-year-old Hillsborough County boy was hit by a car and killed, deputies have arrested the man accused of causing the chain reaction that led to his death. Investigators say Jose Ortiz shot at the driver, causing her to lose control and crash into Jason Lopez Jr.
Two months after a 14-year-old Hillsborough County boy was hit by a car and killed, deputies have arrested the man accused of causing the chain reaction that led to his death. Investigators say Jose Ortiz shot at the driver, causing her to lose control and crash into Jason Lopez Jr.
Judge hands down 24-year sentence for driver in Bayshore crash that killed mother, toddler
The wait for justice for the family and loved ones of Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt has been excruciating. After nearly three years, the man accused of killing the young mother and her toddler on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, 6 years short of the maximum of 30.
The wait for justice for the family and loved ones of Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt has been excruciating. After nearly three years, the man accused of killing the young mother and her toddler on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, 6 years short of the maximum of 30.
Baby deer rescued after being found on road next to dead mother in Brevard County
While it is a heartbreaking situation, the rescue says the baby deer is doing good and is in the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc.
While it is a heartbreaking situation, the rescue says the baby deer is doing good and is in the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc.
Florida man arrested for allegedly impersonating doctor, injecting Botox while drinking
A Florida man is charged with impersonating a doctor and injecting Botox into unsuspecting victims during an event last month at which he was allegedly drinking alcohol.
A Florida man is charged with impersonating a doctor and injecting Botox into unsuspecting victims during an event last month at which he was allegedly drinking alcohol.
Chicago trucker charged in kidnapping and ransom scheme, and there may be more victims
The suspects are Brian T. Summerson, 25, of South Carolina, who worked along I-95 from New Jersey to Miami, as well as along routes between Kansas City and Chicago, and Pierre L. Washington, 35, of Chicago, who owns a trucking company called God Got Me LLC.
The suspects are Brian T. Summerson, 25, of South Carolina, who worked along I-95 from New Jersey to Miami, as well as along routes between Kansas City and Chicago, and Pierre L. Washington, 35, of Chicago, who owns a trucking company called God Got Me LLC.
Rep. Matt Gaetz sought preemptive pardon from Trump, report says
Gaetz is the subject of a sex trafficking investigation for his alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
Gaetz is the subject of a sex trafficking investigation for his alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
Two baby giraffes born days apart at Florida zoo
Two giraffe calves were born just days apart at Zoo Miami. The baby boy weighed 181 pounds at birth, while the female calf weighed 119 pounds when she was born three days later.
Two giraffe calves were born just days apart at Zoo Miami. The baby boy weighed 181 pounds at birth, while the female calf weighed 119 pounds when she was born three days later.
Florida teacher offered to pay for father's motel room in exchange for sex with 2-year-old, detectives say
Palm Beach County detectives say a fourth-grade teacher was ready to pay $200 in exchange for sex with a man's 2-year-old daughter.
Palm Beach County detectives say a fourth-grade teacher was ready to pay $200 in exchange for sex with a man's 2-year-old daughter.
'I paid $15,000': Man arrested at Disney after refusing to be temperature screened, deputies say
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
Deputies: Elderly mother starved, found wearing garbage bag as diaper when she died
Her daughter, Kim Zaheer, is charged with manslaughter.
Her daughter, Kim Zaheer, is charged with manslaughter.
FHP: 11-year-old girl killed in apparent street race crash
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating after an 11-year-old girl was killed from what witnesses say was a street race.
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating after an 11-year-old girl was killed from what witnesses say was a street race.
Deputies: Man steals ambulance from Brooksville hospital, flees when it gets stuck in mud
Hernando County deputies arrested Trey Cornwell, 29, after they say he stole an ambulance from Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville.
Hernando County deputies arrested Trey Cornwell, 29, after they say he stole an ambulance from Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville.
Possible naval training mine washes up on Florida beach
It's not unusual for some kinds of aquatic creatures to wash up on Florida beaches, but what about a naval mine?
It's not unusual for some kinds of aquatic creatures to wash up on Florida beaches, but what about a naval mine?
Homeowner gets sister evicted from front porch, arrested after she and a companion squatted for 2 years
Police evicted a couple last week who had been squatting on a Miami homeowner’s front porch for two years. One of the squatters was the younger sister of the homeowner.
Police evicted a couple last week who had been squatting on a Miami homeowner’s front porch for two years. One of the squatters was the younger sister of the homeowner.
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director steps down amid federal criminal investigation
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director has left the office of the Florida Republican, saying "it would be best to part ways" amid a federal criminal probe into whether the congressman paid women for sex.
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director has left the office of the Florida Republican, saying "it would be best to part ways" amid a federal criminal probe into whether the congressman paid women for sex.
Nearly 100 guests forced to leave Florida hotel after being told it was sold
Many of them say they got a call in their rooms saying that the hotel had been sold and they had to get out of their rooms by 4 p.m.
Many of them say they got a call in their rooms saying that the hotel had been sold and they had to get out of their rooms by 4 p.m.
Florida elementary school teacher solicited sex with 2-year-old, investigators say
South Florida deputies say the 4th-grade elementary school teacher solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled to meet the child. He also advertised himself as a babysitter on various websites.
South Florida deputies say the 4th-grade elementary school teacher solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled to meet the child. He also advertised himself as a babysitter on various websites.