Florida man accused of grabbing, punching teen over ATV riding
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A Florida man is accused of two counts of child abuse after deputies say he yelled at and grabbed teens who were riding an ATV four-wheeler in his neighborhood. Witnesses told deputies Ivan Sobal, 42, charged at them as they were riding their vehicle. 

Teens in custody after stealing boat, hiding in dense Florida woods for hours, deputies say

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old accused of stealing a boat near Lake Panasoffkee.

Mom demands accountability after son tackled by police
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A 15-year-old is recovering after his elbow was fractured during a police encounter. Melbourne Police officers were looking for a missing child when the incident unfolded. The department is reviewing the case and officer’s response.

Brother of 'deviant' Lakeland Santa accused of exposing himself to child at Walmart

Polk County deputies arrested a 62-year-old man who they say exposed himself to a 5-year-old child inside a Mulberry Walmart after a Crime Stoppers tip ended a two-day search.

2 teen boys arrested after allegedly stealing boat, hiding from deputies
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A boat theft quickly turned into a hours long search for the two teen suspects. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams, and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Deputies found the teens inside a culvert near an elementary school.

5 deaths connected to Osceola, Polk counties unlicensed assisted living facility
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Detective and prosecutors unveiled new information during the bond hearing of Ronald Keith Pack, 60, and Marie Carenan, 56, who are accused of a years-long scheme involving running unlicensed assisted living facilities. Five deaths are connected to these facilities, officials confirmed. 

Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list

The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. 

Convicted felon Ronald Exantus to be released from prison
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Following his Marion County arrest in Oct. 2025 for failing to register as a convicted felon, Ronald Exantus, will be released from prison in late July 2026. Exantus was acquitted of murder by reason of insanity in connection with the death of Kentucky boy, Logan Tipton, 6. Exantus was convicted of assaulting Logan's two sisters and dad.

Shahidul Islam faces death penalty for role in sister-in-law's death
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According to a new Florida law, the death penalty is an option for those who've committed a capital crime and are in the U.S. illegally. Shahidul Islam is a suspect in the death of his sister-in-law, 44-year-old victim Monica Islam, who was shot and killed in Mount Dora on May 2, 2025. 

Released video shows high-speed crash, killing 2
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Aerial footage released by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office shows a suspect, identified as Marquavious Tayvon Wheaton, 26, speeding down U.S. Highway 17-92 before crashing into another vehicle. Two brothers in the second vehicle, Christopher J. Marier, 42, and Tyler M. Marier, 40, died. 

DOJ: Missouri man pleads guilty to running dog fighting operation, US Marshals rescue 16 dogs from his home

A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing a federal prison sentence and fine after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says he plead guilty to running a dog fighting operation and illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.

Officials identify 2 killed in US 17-92 crash in Casselberry; charges pending against suspect, officials say

The Casselberry Police Department on Wednesday identified the two people killed in a devastating crash on US 17-92 after they were hit by an alleged suspect who bolted from authorities minutes earlier in nearby Sanford.

'You wanna get hit?' Tourist arrested trying to fly home after Davenport resort rampage

A Wisconsin traveler trying to board a flight home was arrested after deputies said she intentionally rammed a Davenport security guard with a vehicle on the Fourth of July.

Man arrested after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair user

A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters.

Family sues El Segundo daycare after toddler suffers brain injury in fall

A lawsuit filed against the Bay Club El Segundo alleges a toddler suffered a traumatic brain injury after an employee dropped him, and claims the daycare lacked a license.

Florida deputies rescue child from unsafe living conditions during drug investigation: OCSO

Three people have been arrested, and a young child was removed from a home after deputies say they discovered deplorable living conditions while serving a search warrant as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.