Florida man caught speeding claimed he was rushing to Buc-ee's bathroom, deputies say
Omar Soliman, 30, was arrested in Cocoa after a Brevard County deputy clocked his Audi driving 117 mph in a 70 mph zone along I-95.
Omar Soliman, 30, was arrested in Cocoa after a Brevard County deputy clocked his Audi driving 117 mph in a 70 mph zone along I-95.
Florida man accused of exposing himself, throwing TV at deputies: ‘Imma kill y'all’
A Florida man was arrested after Bay County deputies say he exposed his genitals, threw household items, including a television, from an apartment balcony onto vehicles and threatened to kill law enforcement officers.
A Florida man was arrested after Bay County deputies say he exposed his genitals, threw household items, including a television, from an apartment balcony onto vehicles and threatened to kill law enforcement officers.
Brandon 'street takeover' leads to 16 arrests: FHP
A street takeover involving over a dozen vehicles and pedestrians led to 16 arrests early Saturday morning in Brandon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A street takeover involving over a dozen vehicles and pedestrians led to 16 arrests early Saturday morning in Brandon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two adults hospitalized after bullets strike Lakeland home from outside: Police
Two adults were hospitalized after police responded to a shooting along Choctaw Avenue Friday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
Two adults were hospitalized after police responded to a shooting along Choctaw Avenue Friday night, according to the Lakeland Police Department.
US homicide rate falls to 75-year low as violent crime declines, FBI says
The U.S. homicide rate fell to its lowest level in 75 years in 2025 as violent and property crime declined nationwide, according to new FBI data.
The U.S. homicide rate fell to its lowest level in 75 years in 2025 as violent and property crime declined nationwide, according to new FBI data.
Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.
Lithia drug overdose investigation leads to first-degree murder arrest
An accused drug dealer is behind bars on a first-degree murder charge after Hillsborough deputies said she gave a deadly dose of fentanyl and carfentanil to a woman who overdosed last year.
An accused drug dealer is behind bars on a first-degree murder charge after Hillsborough deputies said she gave a deadly dose of fentanyl and carfentanil to a woman who overdosed last year.
Hillsborough juvenile detention center set to close at end of August
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice says the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center will close at the end of August.
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice says the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center will close at the end of August.
Florida woman found dead in car, neighbor dead amid suspected property line fight: 'She was just sweet'
A Lake County community is in shock and mourning after a woman was found dead in her car, suspected of being killed by her next-door neighbor amid a years-long fight over their property lines.
A Lake County community is in shock and mourning after a woman was found dead in her car, suspected of being killed by her next-door neighbor amid a years-long fight over their property lines.
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Memorial Middle teacher arrested over inappropriate messages to former student: HCSO
A Memorial Middle School teacher was arrested Friday after sending inappropriate messages to a former student, according to deputies.
A Memorial Middle School teacher was arrested Friday after sending inappropriate messages to a former student, according to deputies.
Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists
The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.
The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.
Brandon apartment complex shooting: 17-year-old arrested after bystander injured
A teen was arrested Thursday in connection to a Brandon apartment complex shooting that left an innocent bystander injured.
A teen was arrested Thursday in connection to a Brandon apartment complex shooting that left an innocent bystander injured.
DOJ: US Army veteran defrauded the VA of over $170,000
A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive.
A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive.
Why most criminal cases end in plea deals
Luigi Mangione’s recent plea agreement is a familiar outcome in the American justice system, where the vast majority of criminal cases never make it to trial. The reasoning why most criminal cases end with a plea deal could be quite complex in some cases, but rather simple in others.
Luigi Mangione’s recent plea agreement is a familiar outcome in the American justice system, where the vast majority of criminal cases never make it to trial. The reasoning why most criminal cases end with a plea deal could be quite complex in some cases, but rather simple in others.
Polk County saw palmetto berry poacher picked up on university property: PCSO
Deputies arrested Rodney Michael after security officers found his pickup truck loaded with illegally harvested saw palmetto berries hidden on Warner University property.
Deputies arrested Rodney Michael after security officers found his pickup truck loaded with illegally harvested saw palmetto berries hidden on Warner University property.
Reporter receives $850K settlement over Kansas newspaper raid
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.
A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing.
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing.
Search warrant leads to rescue of over 40 dogs and puppies from alleged dog fighting operation
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam
Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.
Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.