Murder-for-hire plot exposed when hitman turns out to be undercover agent
The Brevard Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) says a woman sitting in a restaurant parking lot thought she was speaking with a hitman for hire, but the person turned out to be an undercover agent.
'Sick monster' arrested in killing of brothers, 12 and 14, Florida sheriff says
The “sick monster” responsible for killing a teenage boy and his younger brother has been arrested, a Florida sheriff said Friday.
Despite request for no bond, convicted Florida sex offender released after allegedly abusing baby
A registered sex offender in Central Florida was arrested for severely injuring an baby, and has since bonded out.
NFL player arrested on battery charge after leaving training camp to search for missing father in Florida
A cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals left training camp Tuesday to help search for his father who went missing during a berry-picking trip in Okeechobee County. Hours later he was arrested on a battery charge in Collier County.
Florida sex offender serving two life sentences killed by another inmate in prison attack
A 79-year-old man was killed by another inmate last week at a Florida prison, officials said.
Man and woman turn themselves in after elderly man is assaulted at Florida grocery store, police say
A 75-year-old man who recently underwent surgery for placement of a heart stent was attacked by another man outside a Daytona Beach Shores Publix, authorities said.
Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 fans at home opener
The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.
Police: Man steals scratch-off tickets from store, tries to cash winning ticket at the same place
A Clearwater man is accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from a gas station, then trying to cash in a winning ticket at the same store hours later.
Wrestler: Accused stalker sent hundreds of 'obsessive' messages before kidnap attempt
WWE star Sonya Deville says one of the most frightening messages she got was sent just moments before the alarm went off inside her house.
Stalker drove from South Carolina, waited hours in failed attempt to kidnap WWE star, records show
Deputies say a burglar alarm thwarted the efforts of a South Carolina man -- armed with zip ties and duct tape -- who had been planning for months to take a WWE wrestler hostage at her home in Lutz.
Feds arrest Florida man linked to missing young Georgia mom
Federal authorities have taken into custody a man purporting to be the last person to see a missing Georgia woman, whose 2-year-old son was found wandering alone last month in a shirt and diaper at a South Florida parking lot.
'Tiger King' fans gather to remember Don Lewis
A crowd gathered Saturday to celebrate the life of Don Lewis as his family continues to draw attention to his disappearance.
2 doctors, father and son, die weeks apart after treating COVID-19 patients in Florida
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
On this day: Caylee Anthony, the daughter of Casey Anthony, would have turned 15-years-old
Caylee Anthony, the daughter of Florida mother Casey Anthony, would have turned 15-years-old today.
3 teens arrested after jumping Mar-a-Lago wall with loaded AK-47
Three teenagers were arrested after scaling a wall at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort while carrying a loaded AK-47 in a backpack, police said Wednesday.
Florida man buys $140,000 Porsche with check printed from home computer
The suspect tried to then purchase 3 Rolex watches.
Splash Mountain ride vehicle became submerged underwater with guests onboard, video shows
Another rider posted photos of the incident as well, showing their feet submerged in water and the ride vehicle wet and submerged underwater.
Florida man arrested for allegedly using COVID-19 small business aid money to buy Lamborghini
A Florida man was arrested on July 27 after federal authorities say he used $3.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to purchase a Lamborghini sports car for himself.
Georgia mom brought guns, marijuana in diaper bag to Disney's Epcot, deputies say
Yunique Smith, 27, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was arrested.
'Pure evil in the flesh': Well-known felon 'massacres' three fishing buddies in Frostproof, sheriff says
A 26-year-old man with 230 felony charges to his name is behind bars and accused of brutally murdering three fishing friends in Frostproof, the sheriff announced Wednesday.