Florida executes man convicted in 1991 killing of Fort Pierce police officer

Billy Leon Kearse was executed Tuesday evening for the 1991 killing of a Fort Pierce police officer, closing a case that has moved through Florida’s courts for more than three decades.

Suspect admits intent to killing deputies if ammo hadn’t run out: Affidavit
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Though a man accused of shooting at two Volusia County deputies doesn't have any prior convictions, he does have previous arrests for violence-related offenses. Now, Luis Diaz Polanco is in jail without bond after allegedly shooting at two deputies on March 2. 

Teen arrested after alleged hoax active shooter call at University High School

Authorities in Orange County said a 14-year-old was arrested on Monday after allegedly calling 911 to report an active shooter at University High School.

Sheriff: Man accused of shooting Volusia deputy asked AI chatbot about Stand Your Ground laws

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released nearly five minutes of body camera video from a shooting Monday night, where a deputy was shot minutes after responding to a vandalism-related call.

FBI offers $20,000 reward in search for missing Mississippi girl

The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Myra Lewis, a Mississippi girl who has been missing since 2014.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 31 latest updates

Tuesday marks Day 31 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Who is Jose Rivera? Volusia County deputy in stable condition after body cam deflects bullet

A Volusia County deputy who's said to be in good spirits and cracking jokes, survived a shooting due to a bullet – aimed at his chest – ricocheting off his body-worn camera. 

Alleged New Hampshire country club shooter said he was targeting wealthy ‘elites’: report

The New Hampshire man accused of opening fire inside a country club last year, killing one person, reportedly confessed to the shooting, telling investigators he aimed to kill the rich.

Lakeland cleaning lady accused of ‘cleaning out’ more customers and pawning their stolen jewelry

A Facebook post from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about a cleaning lady who was accused of stealing thousands of dollars of jewelry from a customer’s home led her to be re-arrested after another customer saw the post online, searched her home and realized her $2500 ring was missing.

Colin Gray, father of Apalachee HS shooting suspect, found guilty

Colin Gray, father of accused Apalachee High School mass shooter Colt Gray, has been found guilty by a jury in Barrow County.

DOJ: Florida man pleads guilty to sharing videos depicting torture of monkeys

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a Florida man faces up to seven years in prison after he plead guilty Monday to distributing videos depicting the torture of monkeys.

Volusia County deputy shot twice in Deltona, body camera also shot: Sheriff

A Volusia County deputy was shot twice on Monday afternoon while investigating a call in Deltona, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. That deputy was treated at the hospital and is expected to be OK, the sheriff said.

Sanford Police: Unknown suspicious man may have exposed himself to kids at park

Sanford police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of approaching two children at a city park and making vulgar comments.

Audit finds management gaps at Osceola County Sheriff’s Office after sheriff’s arrest

Officials on Monday released the first audit of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office following the arrest of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez on racketeering charges tied to an alleged illegal gambling operation.

Austin 6th Street shooting: 3 victims identified by police

Austin police have identified two people killed in Sunday's shooting at a 6th Street bar. Another victim, who was taken off life support, died Monday night.

Bond set at $75K for man in deadly shooting outside Savoy, amid self-defense claim

New court video is shedding light on a deadly shooting outside an Orlando nightclub last month, in which Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr is claiming self-defense.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 30 latest updates

March 2 marks Day 30 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1.