1 killed in string of related crashes including 2 hit-and-runs: APD

One person died early Tuesday after a car hit a tree following two hit-and-run crashes – all of which Auburndale police say are related.

Florida Senate will vote on bill to hold 'dangerous dog' owners accountable

The Florida Senate will vote Tuesday on the "Pam Rock Act," named after Pam Rock, who was tragically killed by five pit bulls while delivering mail in 2022. The bill aims to increase accountability for dangerous dog owners by requiring them to keep their pets securely confined and carry liability insurance worth at least $100,000.

8 suspects charged in international child pornography case, FDLE says: 'Truly heinous'

Eight people, including seven from Florida, face charges in what state investigators call a "truly heinous" case of child sex abuse material sold online, officials announced on Monday.

Several people knew missing Gulfport teen was being held captive before her murder: Documents

In the week before 16-year-old Miranda Corsette was killed, six people saw or knew the teen was being held captive and tortured but never called 911, according to a search warrant affidavit obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.

Missing Bradenton woman, 18, considered endangered: MCSO

An 18-year-old Bradenton woman is missing and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office says she is endangered.

Man captures video of motorcyclist shooting at his car on I-4, no arrest made: FHP

A St. Pete man who was taking a video of a few motorcyclists who were driving erratically, was suddenly shot at by one of them on I-4 early on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk

Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.

Nevada deputies seize 7 'emotional support' tigers from home

Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.

Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say

Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.

Man shoots another driver's car on I-75, FHP searching for suspect

Authorities are looking for a driver in a road rage incident who allegedly fired a shot at the car next to his on I-75 near Fletcher Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

6-year-old girl and dog found abandoned in Volusia County, deputies say

Deputies say they have arrested a Florida mother and her boyfriend after they abandoned a 6-year-old girl and her dog on Friday in Deltona.

Civilian pilot fired from sheriff's office after felony battery arrest: MCSO

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says it has fired a civilian pilot after his arrest stemming from a fight with a man and woman in his neighborhood.