Police: Girlfriend of father accused in beating death of 12-year-old boy to be charged

Police have revealed more details in a disturbing case out of Palm Bay, Florida. A father has been arrested in connection to the beating death of his 12-year-old son. Investigators on Thursday said they intend to charge his girlfriend in the alleged incident as well.

Over 100 arrested in Polk County undercover human trafficking sting

Detectives across several Polk County law enforcement agencies were involved in an undercover operation focused on finding victims of human trafficking. After six days, they said they arrested a total of 102 suspects.

Florida teens killed 18-year-old with sword after luring him with sex: cops

A high school student was ambushed and stabbed to death with a knife and sword by another teen who was angry the victim had previously had sex with the suspect's ex-girlfriend, cops say.

Florida penalizes school district over masks, federal COVID grant

The state of Florida has docked a school district more than $164,000 for defying a ban on classroom mask mandates and for being awarded a federal coronavirus grant, county school officials said Wednesday.

Brian Laundrie remains: When to expect autopsy results from forensic anthropologist

The Laundrie family's attorney says a forensic anthropologist analyzing Brian Laundrie's remains will likely have some answers regarding his manner, cause and time of death within a matter of weeks.

'The Greatest Show on Earth' announces animal-free return to big top

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a comeback, but this time without animals. The announcement comes four years after shutting down following declining ticket sales and backlash from animal rights groups.

Lakeland recruits NYPD officers as 'anti-police sentiment' grows in big cities

“He said, ‘You can park your police vehicle in front of your house,’ and to me, that was mind-blowing. I used to lie about what I did. I used to tell people I was a bartender. I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer,” said a former NYPD officer who moved to Lakeland.

SpaceX faces toilet troubles ahead of launch

SpaceX is resolving toilet spills in its capsules before it launches another crew for NASA.

Police admit to mistakes in Brian Laundrie investigation, report claims

The North Port Police Department says that investigators made mistakes in surveilling Brian Laundrie in the days before he disappeared.

DeSantis denies report that Florida is recruiting unvaccinated police officers

Governor Ron DeSantis wants police officers from northern cities to fill vacancies in Florida departments. And, he says, their COVID-19 vaccination status doesn’t matter. 

Notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains 'may be salvageable,' North Port police say

Brian Laundrie's notebook and backpack were discovered near his remains, and though the area had previously been underwater, investigators say the notebook could provide answers about Laundrie's final days.

Brian Laundrie's family grieving in private, will not hold funeral for him, attorney says

Brian Laundrie's parents left their North Port home to grieve privately with family at an undisclosed location in Florida, their attorney said, adding that Chris and Roberta Laundrie are not planning to have a funeral for their son.

Dashcam video shows Florida Highway Patrol trooper saving choking toddler

A dashcam video captured a Florida Highway Patrol trooper saving a toddler from choking on the side of Interstate 95 entrance ramp near Miami.

Mike Evans gives away Tom Brady's record 600th touchdown pass

After lengthy negotiations, Byron Kennedy, a resident doctor from Largo, accepted Tom Brady's request and package deal to return the ball. The compensation included another ball and a signed jersey.

Brian Laundrie found: Parents may have just missed discovering son themselves

Brian Laundrie’s parents unknowingly walked just a few yards away from locations in a Florida nature preserve where police found their son’s personal belongings and remains Wednesday morning.

Florida's top doctor kicked out of meeting after refusing to wear mask

Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition.