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.
North Manatee Soccer Club allegedly loses over $146K to former treasurer’s personal expenses
A former North Manatee Munity Soccer Club treasurer faces a first-degree felony charge after investigators found she allegedly stole over $146,000 in club funds to buy jewelry, take a cruise, and fund personal travel, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A former North Manatee Munity Soccer Club treasurer faces a first-degree felony charge after investigators found she allegedly stole over $146,000 in club funds to buy jewelry, take a cruise, and fund personal travel, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Man threatens to kill woman with sword after smoking meth in Floral City, deputies say
A 35-year-old man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly threatening to kill a woman with a sword on East Emerald Lane in Floral City on Thursday afternoon.
A 35-year-old man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly threatening to kill a woman with a sword on East Emerald Lane in Floral City on Thursday afternoon.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 417; county-by-county breakdown
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which can cause watery diarrhea, cramping, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which can cause watery diarrhea, cramping, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.
Florida property tax cut ballot summary rewritten by attorney general
Florida officials presented a revised ballot title and summary for Amendment 3 on Thursday after a state judge ruled the original version contained misleading political rhetoric.
Florida officials presented a revised ballot title and summary for Amendment 3 on Thursday after a state judge ruled the original version contained misleading political rhetoric.
Suspect in World War II Memorial vandalism facing felony charges, taken into custody
Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.
Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.
Flock adds new guardrails as police misuse of license plate readers draws scrutiny
Flock Safety is tightening the rules surrounding its vast network of automated license plate reader cameras as the company faces growing concerns about privacy and police misuse.
Flock Safety is tightening the rules surrounding its vast network of automated license plate reader cameras as the company faces growing concerns about privacy and police misuse.
Return of stolen $8K statue honoring Florida boy who died from cancer seen as sign from above
Detectives in Miami-Dade County recovered a stolen bronze statue honoring a young boy who died of cancer and reportedly arrested two men in connection with the theft.
Detectives in Miami-Dade County recovered a stolen bronze statue honoring a young boy who died of cancer and reportedly arrested two men in connection with the theft.
International manhunt for Florida double homicide suspect ends in Mexico
Mexican authorities and U.S. Marshals captured double-homicide suspect Joseph Ronnie Raker in Mexico, south of Brownsville, Texas, concluding an intensive international manhunt, officials said.
Mexican authorities and U.S. Marshals captured double-homicide suspect Joseph Ronnie Raker in Mexico, south of Brownsville, Texas, concluding an intensive international manhunt, officials said.
Tropical Storm Lala aims for Hawaii as two Atlantic systems push west
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical systems in the Atlantic alongside Tropical Storm Lala in the Pacific, which is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before striking Hawaii.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical systems in the Atlantic alongside Tropical Storm Lala in the Pacific, which is forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before striking Hawaii.
Lithia housing development vote: County approves 280 homes
A controversial plan to build 280 homes in rural Lithia is moving forward despite strong opposition from nearby neighbors.
A controversial plan to build 280 homes in rural Lithia is moving forward despite strong opposition from nearby neighbors.
Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Plant City woman shot, killed mom, 2 children before turning gun on herself: Police
A Plant City woman shot and killed her mother and two of her young children before dying by suicide in early May, according to the Plant City Police Department.
A Plant City woman shot and killed her mother and two of her young children before dying by suicide in early May, according to the Plant City Police Department.
Former Georgia sheriff candidate caught in Florida after months on the run
Former Cobb County sheriff candidate and ex-deputy Antaney Hogan was arrested in Jacksonville after months on the run.
Former Cobb County sheriff candidate and ex-deputy Antaney Hogan was arrested in Jacksonville after months on the run.
How new heat meters protect student athletes in Hillsborough County sports complexes
Hillsborough County installed heat stress meters at local sports complexes to protect youth athletes from dangerous extreme temperatures during outdoor practices.
Hillsborough County installed heat stress meters at local sports complexes to protect youth athletes from dangerous extreme temperatures during outdoor practices.
New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
Tampa man found guilty of kidnapping, raping DoorDash driver
A Tampa jury has found a man guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a DoorDash driver in 2023.
A Tampa jury has found a man guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a DoorDash driver in 2023.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Check your bathroom cabinet: Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.