DNA on cigarette leads to arrest in 1998 Tampa rape case
A man living in Marion County has been arrested for a rape in Tampa that occurred in 1998, thanks to DNA evidence collected from a cigarette butt in Marion County last month.
A man living in Marion County has been arrested for a rape in Tampa that occurred in 1998, thanks to DNA evidence collected from a cigarette butt in Marion County last month.
Pence announces Space Force bases, plans for honoring Chuck Yeager
Two military installations in Florida will be the first to carry the "Space Force" moniker, Vice President Mike Pence announced during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.
Two military installations in Florida will be the first to carry the "Space Force" moniker, Vice President Mike Pence announced during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.
MCSO: Woman stored dead body in trash can, stole Social Security benefits
A Manatee County woman has been charged with abuse of a dead body after detectives say she stored her roommate's body in a trash can and used his Social Security benefits.
A Manatee County woman has been charged with abuse of a dead body after detectives say she stored her roommate's body in a trash can and used his Social Security benefits.
Puppy rescued from alligator's jaws becomes newest 'deputy dog' for Florida sheriff's office
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
Police: 2 Florida truckers kidnapped, tortured and executed by masked men
Police want to know who kidnapped, tortured and fatally shot two truckers execution-style before dumping their bodies on a South Florida street over the weekend.
Police want to know who kidnapped, tortured and fatally shot two truckers execution-style before dumping their bodies on a South Florida street over the weekend.
Former Florida COVID-19 data architect says state police seized computers, pointed guns at children
The data scientist who built the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard, but was removed from her job in May due to "insubordination," says state police officers seized "hardware and tech" from her home and pointed guns at her and her children.
The data scientist who built the Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard, but was removed from her job in May due to "insubordination," says state police officers seized "hardware and tech" from her home and pointed guns at her and her children.
Florida man arrested after fatally shooting fiancée’s dogs, deputies say
He was charged with two counts of felony cruelty to animals, two counts of unlawful disposal of a dead domestic animal, child abuse, and carrying a concealed weapon in the commission of a felony.
He was charged with two counts of felony cruelty to animals, two counts of unlawful disposal of a dead domestic animal, child abuse, and carrying a concealed weapon in the commission of a felony.
Man missing after falling from Florida dinner cruise
Officials say a 37-year-old man is missing after falling into the water from a Florida dinner cruise.
Officials say a 37-year-old man is missing after falling into the water from a Florida dinner cruise.
2 kids killed while playing mini-golf in Florida with parents
The children were ages 4 and 6.
The children were ages 4 and 6.
Family suing Legoland after staff 'humiliated' boy with prosthetic leg
A family from Lithia is suing Legoland, saying a trip there on July 16 has become an unending nightmare for their 10-year-old son.
A family from Lithia is suing Legoland, saying a trip there on July 16 has become an unending nightmare for their 10-year-old son.
Police: Florida man chases down suspected burglar, shoots him
A 28-year-old Florida man who chased an attempted burglar down the street and shot him with an assault-style rifle as he begged for his life has been charged with attempted first-degree murder.
A 28-year-old Florida man who chased an attempted burglar down the street and shot him with an assault-style rifle as he begged for his life has been charged with attempted first-degree murder.
Florida man poured gasoline on woman, set her on fire, police say
A Florida woman is in critical condition after police say a man poured gasoline on her and lit her on fire. Neighbors saw her running from the home covered in flames, while the man used a hose to spray water on the burning house instead of helping her.
A Florida woman is in critical condition after police say a man poured gasoline on her and lit her on fire. Neighbors saw her running from the home covered in flames, while the man used a hose to spray water on the burning house instead of helping her.
‘This suspect is the worst of the worst’: 70-year-old man charged with sexual battery on a child
Bartow police arrested Donnie K. Worley, 70, for sexual battery and lewd molestation of a victim under the age of 12.
Bartow police arrested Donnie K. Worley, 70, for sexual battery and lewd molestation of a victim under the age of 12.
Body cam shows home invasion where victims were tied up, child hid in locked room
Upon arrival, the deputies heard victims screaming in the garage and observed suspects inside, rummaging through the home.
Upon arrival, the deputies heard victims screaming in the garage and observed suspects inside, rummaging through the home.
'A senseless tragedy': Polk teens charged as adults after woman dies weeks after being run over
A Polk County mother has died weeks after being run over by a van carrying a group of teenagers who deputies say attacked her son.
A Polk County mother has died weeks after being run over by a van carrying a group of teenagers who deputies say attacked her son.
Prosecutors seek death penalty for Florida woman accused of beating toddler to death with tire iron
Prosecutors in north Florida are seeking the death penalty for a woman accused of repeatedly beating a 3-year-old boy with a tire iron before he died.
Prosecutors in north Florida are seeking the death penalty for a woman accused of repeatedly beating a 3-year-old boy with a tire iron before he died.
Homeless man accused of sexually battering woman who gave him a place to sleep
Pinellas County deputies arrested Clark Caplan, 44, after they say he sexually battered a woman who gave him a place to spend the night.
Pinellas County deputies arrested Clark Caplan, 44, after they say he sexually battered a woman who gave him a place to spend the night.
Woman smacks boyfriend on the head during Disneyland proposal, says she thought he was 'trolling'
A woman’s unexpected reaction to her boyfriend proposing to her during a trip to Disneyland may not have made the moment as magical as the couple probably would’ve wanted, but at least it made them viral stars.
A woman’s unexpected reaction to her boyfriend proposing to her during a trip to Disneyland may not have made the moment as magical as the couple probably would’ve wanted, but at least it made them viral stars.
‘We will bring this man to justice’: Lakeland High School teacher arrested on 408 counts of child porn
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Polk deputies arrested Shawn Fitzgerald, 46, a teacher and varsity soccer coach at Lakeland High School, on 408 counts of child pornography.
Disney World to bring back park hopping starting January 1
Walt Disney World will allow park hopping once again starting on Jan.1, 2021.
Walt Disney World will allow park hopping once again starting on Jan.1, 2021.