The brutal hammer killing of a mother and store clerk in Fort Myers has shocked a community and ignited a fierce national debate over immigration policy, as political figures seize on the tragedy.
A Hollywood, Florida couple faces felony charges after investigators say they fabricated a story about their 3-week-old son dying in his sleep, while evidence points to a restrained drowning in a bathtub with loud music playing to mask the sounds.
A morning walk on a Vero Beach shoreline turned into an unwitting rescue mission for a local woman, who pulled a struggling man from the surf only to learn hours later he was the prime suspect in the killings of his estranged wife and another man.
A 20-year-old Palm Coast college student faces upgraded first-degree murder charges after investigators allege she gave birth in a home toilet and intentionally allowed the infant to drown, with digital evidence revealing searches related to child death cases.
A South Florida property manager is wanted on fraud and theft charges after allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands from homeowner association accounts to fund cosmetic surgery, vacations, and shopping, authorities say.
A 14-year-old boy's alleged mistreatment of a juvenile alligator at a DeLand aquatic center has led to a felony wildlife charge, drawing sharp condemnation from law enforcement and a licensed trapper.
A 20-year-old Florida college student faces first-degree murder charges after her newborn drowned in a toilet. Investigators revealed her phone contained searches related to decreasing fertility and images of Casey Anthony, whose 2008 case drew national parallels.
A Haitian national charged with a fatal hammer attack in Florida had been released into the country in 2022 and was under a removal order, according to immigration authorities, reigniting debate over border policies.
A 19-year-old Florida man faces first-degree murder charges after police allege he sought out, killed, and dismembered a registered sex offender, with the victim's remains discovered in a suitcase surrounded by vultures.
A 25-year-old man with no prior criminal record has been charged with first-degree murder following a seemingly motiveless daytime attack that claimed the life of a woman in her 70s.
A 25-year-old man with no prior criminal record has been charged with murder following a seemingly random, brutal attack in a Stuart neighborhood. The incident has shaken the community and raised questions about mental health and public safety.
A Florida man's act of kindness on a highway near Walt Disney World turned into a violent ambush, captured on his vehicle's dashcam. The alleged attacker now faces multiple felony charges.
A St. Petersburg man has been indicted on multiple federal charges, including drug distribution resulting in great bodily injury, following an investigation sparked by his one-year-old child's overdose on fentanyl last November.
A 19-year-old Florida man faces a second-degree murder charge after investigators linked him to two suitcases containing human remains discovered in a remote Palm Bay area known as 'The Compound.'
A 19-year-old Florida man faces first-degree murder charges after police, alerted by circling vultures, discovered suitcases containing human remains linked to a missing person. Evidence at the scene quickly pointed investigators to the suspect.
A Coral Springs couple, described as devout Christians, is accused of locking their 12-year-old adopted daughter in her room overnight for years, forcing her to live in squalid conditions and endure physical abuse, according to police reports.
A woman in Summerfield, Florida, has been arrested on theft charges after allegedly squatting in a home and selling the owner's washer and dryer set for a fraction of its value, according to Marion County authorities.
A 41-year-old Oviedo teacher faces charges after authorities allege he dated a student's mother to gain access to the teen, employing secret communication methods including Morse code.
Jalynda Smith faces first-degree murder and evidence tampering charges after her 5-year-old nonverbal autistic son was discovered deceased in a trash bag along Perdido Bay, with authorities alleging severe malnourishment.
Hillsborough County authorities arrested eight teens after a large, disruptive gathering at a Brandon trampoline park, the latest in a series of unsanctioned 'takeover' events organized via social media that are straining local resources and forcing businesses to ramp up security.
