Teen dead, 4 seriously injured in S.R. 44 crash in Volusia County: Troopers

One teen is dead, and four other people were seriously injured, during a crash early Saturday morning on State Road 44 in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says. Three of the four people injured were also teens.

Video shows arrest of suspect in Arkansas state park murders

The teacher accused in the “completely random” murders of a couple who were hiking with their children at an Arkansas state park had his first court appearance Friday.

Tampa police officer heads home after being shot near Busch Gardens

A Tampa police officer who was shot earlier this week at a district office near Busch Gardens is recovering at home after being released from the hospital Thursday night.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face 'substantially' higher prison sentence: prosecutors

As Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits sentencing for prostitution-related convictions, prosecutors say he could face "substantially" more time in prison than they originally thought.

DOJ sets up compensation fund for Backpage sex trafficking victims

The Department of Justice is launching its largest-ever victim compensation effort for survivors of sex trafficking facilitated through Backpage.com.

Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says

A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.

ATM 'tap-in' fraud scheme on social media leads to woman's arrest: HCSO

A woman faces a list of charges after Hillsborough County deputies say she organized a bank fraud scheme on social media, leading to the theft of thousands of dollars.

Accused drug trafficker caught with 100 pounds of weed on I-4: HCSO

A man who is accused of trafficking marijuana was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say they found more than 100 pounds of cannabis inside the rental vehicle he was driving on I-4.

Citrus County man tries to shoot teenager after ‘disrespecting’ his sister: Deputies

A Citrus County man is accused of attempted murder after deputies say he shot at the older brother of a teenager who accused him of disrespecting their 16-year-old sister.