Marion County firefighter whipped, waterboarded describes horror to detectives: Investigative docs
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
Charlie Kirk murder: Judge rules redacted transcript, audio from closed hearing can be released
A judge ruled Monday that the transcript and audio recordings of a closed-door hearing involving Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, can be released in redacted forms.
Florida Missing Child Alert issued for Hardee County teens last seen Christmas Day
Two Hardee County teenagers are at the heart of a statewide missing child alert.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, suspect in Tupac's murder, claims police search was unlawful
Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis say he was a 60-year-old retired cancer survivor when police arrested him – not the dangerous drug dealer prosecutors are painting him to be.
Woman dies on Christmas, struck by bullet from man doing target practice nearby, police say
A man in Oklahoma told police he had been target practicing with a new gun he’d gotten for Christmas, when he heard someone died from a gunshot wound a couple of roads over.
FHP: Woman killed after falling asleep, falling off motorcycle on I-95
A Florida woman was killed on Friday afternoon on Interstate 95 after she apparently fell asleep and fell off a motorcycle that she was a passenger on, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Florida deputy shot at while serving search warrant
All Orange County deputies are OK after being shot at while attempting to serve a search warrant in a homicide case late Friday night. OCSO said deputies were attempting to serve a DNA search warrant near Buchanan Bay Circle when two men walked out of a residence -- the suspect in the homicide case and another man. That other man opened fire, OCSO said. No deputies were hurt, though one of their unmarked vehicles were. A deputy returned fire, hitting the 20-year-old man, who was taken to the hospital for treatment. The suspect in the homicide case attempted to run back into the home, but was apprehended and taken into custody, officials said.
Sheriff John Mina: OCSO deputy returns fire after being shot at during DNA warrant service
A search for a Christmas Eve shooting suspect led to a deputy-involved shooting in Orange County.
Deputies: Miami man steals 400 pounds of avocados to buy his kids Christmas presents, he claimed
A Florida man was arrested after deputies caught him allegedly stealing around 400 pounds of avocados from a Miami grove in the early morning.
Three Orlando-area teens, shot, killed in separate Christmas Eve, Day shootings
In the span of two days – on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – three Orlando-area teens were shot and killed.
Police: Man found unconscious near Holly Hill bus bench prompts stabbing investigation
A man is in critical condition after officers found him unconscious near a bus bench.
Flagler Sheriff's office finds Palm Coast woman after reported missing on Christmas Day
A 46-year-old Palm Coast woman went missing a few hours after Christmas Day. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office announced on Dec. 26 that Stacy Fiske, 46, was found.
FHP: Driver ejected, killed after car hits attenuator and overturns on I-95
A Florida woman died in a crash on I-95 Thursday after she ran off the road and was ejected from her vehicle, FHP said.
Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
$400k shipment of live lobsters hijacked en route to Midwest Costco locations
The shipment was reportedly picked up in Massachusetts but never reached its destinations
Motorcyclist recovers after woman with suspended license allegedly committed hit-and-run, police say
A Florida man is recovering from multiple injuries after he was hurt in a hit-and-run while celebrating his birthday by a woman who had a suspended license.
17-year-old shot, killed in Orlando residential area, Orange County deputies investigate
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is responding to a deadly shooting in Orlando on Christmas Eve.
Auburndale church member with wife and kids arrested for child porn possession: PCSO
An active member of the First Baptist Church of Auburndale has been arrested on 76 counts of possessing child porn, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Golf cart driver crossing US-92 dies after being stuck by car: PCSO
A golf cart driver is dead after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he drove across US-92 at the Schalamar Creek Drive intersection in Lakeland before he was struck by a Buick sedan on Tuesday evening.
ATM dragged through storefront in failed Christmas Eve robbery
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who tried to steal an ATM on Christmas Eve by dragging it from a store with a metal cable.