Florida teen, adult rescued from accused human trafficker they met online, sheriff says: 'Sick individual'

The Hernando County sheriff is urging parents to pay attention to what their children are doing online after he says a teen and a young adult were human trafficked by a man they met on an online dating app and recently rescued in Spring Hill.  

Jennifer Odom’s killer caught 30 years after she was kidnapped, murdered walking home from school bus: HCSO

The man investigators say kidnapped and killed 12-year-old Jennifer Odom as she walked home after stepping off a Pasco County school bus in 1993 may be sentenced to death for the crime. 

Florida girl accused of sending fake 911 text to be released on home detention, judge says

The 11-year-old Florida girl accused of sending a fake 911 text that said her friend was kidnapped is being released to her parents on home detention, a judge said Thursday morning.

Man jumps overboard Carnival cruise ship off Florida's coast, US Coast Guard says

Crews are searching for a man who jumped overboard the Carnival Elation cruise ship off Florida's coast late Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Florida A&M indefinitely suspends football-related activities in wake of unauthorized music video shoot

The hip-hop music video contained explicit lyrics and was recorded in the team locker room, the school said. Rapper Real Boston Richey's song titled "Send A Blitz" was released on Friday night.

Rapper YNW Melly murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks

A deadlocked jury has prompted a mistrial in the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly in South Florida. He's accused of murdering two of his friends five years ago.

Judge sets trial date for next May in Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida

The May 20, 2024, trial date was set Friday by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon. It is a compromise between a request from prosecutors to set the trial for this December.

Florida woman eats hamburger during traffic stop for suspected DUI: deputies

A Florida woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after a late-night run to McDonald's, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Florida restaurant closes after 7 customers allege they tested positive for meth after eating there

A Japanese hibachi steakhouse in Florida permanently closed its doors after seven customers alleged they tested positive for methamphetamine hours after eating at the restaurant earlier this month.

Donald Trump's classified documents case set for first pretrial conference hearing

The former president and his codefendant and aide, Walt Nauta, have pleaded not guilty to a 38-count indictment that accuses them of conspiring to hide classified documents from Justice Department investigators.

Dozens of animals killed in fire at Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach: ‘It’s devastating’

The owner of the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach is mourning the loss of nearly 40 animals after a fire tore through the facility at Johns Pass in Madeira Beach early Thursday morning. 

Larry Nassar stabbing: Suspect in prison fight said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon

A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match on TV, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Trump valet pleads not guilty in classified documents case

Walt Nauta, who was charged alongside Donald Trump in June in a 38-count indictment alleging the mishandling of classified documents, was arraigned Thursday.