‘Evil’ Polk County pastor accused of having unprotected sex with teen boy without disclosing HIV status

A 42-year-old Winter Haven pastor faces numerous charges after investigators said he lured a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app and exposed him to HIV during multiple sexual encounters.

Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.

Increased patrol after no arrests in DeLand teen double murder
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Authorities have increased patrol in DeLand nearly a weeks after two young adults were found dead. Days after childhood friends Dustin Rose, 19, and Sampson Campbell, 18, were found shot to death at an industrial property near the city’s Athens Theatre on July 29, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Loughton Street around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The operation was conducted with assistance from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force. No suspects have been publicly identified at this time. 

Video: 2 officers dragged in suspect's car after traffic stop, police say
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Two Florida police officers are expected to be OK after they were dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a DUI traffic stop, the police department said. Eustis Police tried to pull over Shakoi Donovan, a driver who they say was swerving and speeding, and seemingly trying to evade police officers. When they stopped him, they reached into his car to grab him. He hit the gas, pulling one officer a few feet, and another a few hundred feet.

Man with Uber sign in windshield killed by Polk deputies after racking stolen gun in vehicle: PCSO

A license plate reader in Polk County led deputies to a suspect with an outstanding probation violation warrant before a confrontation ended in a fatal shooting, according to the sheriff.

Florida family attacked, stabbed by intruder in home, deputies say
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A Brevard County family is speaking out after they say a hit-and-run suspect broke into their home demanding a car. When the didn't comply, he grabbed a kitchen knife, harming a woman and her son, a arrest affidavit said. The woman said she doesn't feel safe. 

Man arrested after hours-long SWAT standoff at Volusia Couty home
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After Volusia Couty SWAT responded to a Seville home on Aug. 2 for a well-being check, an armed man barricaded in the home was arrested after an hours-long standoff, deputies said. The suspect, Austin Mowery, 28, was taken to jail on an aggravated assault charge. He’s being held without bond.

Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses

Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.

Reality TV's Sidney Starr arrested for child sex assault in Georgia

A reality television celebrity faces multiple felony charges after police arrested her Sunday in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile at a Hapeville hotel.

Georgia man accused of attacking children aboard Carnival cruise while intoxicated

A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after authorities say he allegedly attacked two children aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship while intoxicated.

Citadel cadet among 2 shot, killed in DeLand: 'You robbed an entire country of a future soldier'

A 19-year-old Citadel cadet and South Carolina Army National Guard member was among two young men found fatally shot in a vacant lot in downtown DeLand this week, leaving two families searching for answers as police continue their investigation.

Boyfriend charged with evidence tampering after deadlyshooting of Orange County teen

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on a charge of tampering with evidence after investigators said he hid a gun following the deadly shooting of his 17-year-old girlfriend inside an Orange County apartment.

Men detained in Nancy Guthrie investigation seek millions from sheriff's office

Two men detained in the Nancy Guthrie investigation are collectively seeking millions of dollars from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, claiming they were unlawfully arrested at gunpoint.