Motorcycle gang member put man in chokehold after bar joke, deputies say
A night of drinking at a Volusia County bar turned violent after a man was choked unconscious in an altercation involving alleged motorcycle gang members, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Alleged scammers target Palm Bay small business with fake Google reviews
Authorities are saying that small businesses are being targeted by scammers through fake Google review.
Florida man shoots woman, gets beaten by her husband following invite to play cards: Affidavit
A Lake County man is facing charges after deputies said he shot a woman after getting into a fight following an invitation to come over and play card games.
Trump, FBI Director Patel tout efforts to crackdown on violent crime
FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."
Alleged car thief returns stolen car after finding child inside, deputies say
A Florida man had to turn around moments after he allegedly stole a woman's car from a gas station because he realized there was a child in the back seat, according to the sheriff's office.
USC grad student accused of drugging, raping victims over 4-year period
Sizhe Weng, a Chinese national, is being held without bail and faces eight felony counts, including rape and sexual penetration.
California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
Super speeders learn that violating new law is a drag
The State of Florida passed a law this year giving extra weight to law enforcement officers dealing with speeding drivers.
Parents accused of leaving baby alone on Florida beach for nearly an hour claim they ‘lost track of time’
A Texas couple is facing charges after deputies say they left a six-month-old baby alone on a Florida beach for nearly an hour.
Demand outweighs space at Pinellas domestic violence shelter now facing funding cuts
Almost 8,000 people called a domestic violence hotline in Pinellas County last year, and Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA), the county’s primary provider of domestic violence services, said more people are asking for emergency shelter than there are beds available.
Lawsuit accuses Polk County Sheriff’s Office of failures during 2016 child rape investigation
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a "pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights."
Port St. John parents push school safety after campus lockdowns
Last week, Space Coast Jr/Sr High School was placed on lockdown after deputies with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said they received a call about a vehicle parked on the property. Since then, at least two families have said they’re moving to homeschool their children because of safety concerns.
Deadly Cocoa 'ambush' shooting suspect arrested on I-4 in car exceeding 100 mph, detectives say
The man accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl in Cocoa earlier this month will stay behind bars. Jonterich Smith was denied bond in court on Tuesday.
Orange County Lt. Ellie Shea honored by colleagues with tribute on anniversary of death
A year after Lt. Ellie Shea’s death, Orange County deputies honored her with a heartfelt tribute.
3 people carjacked, robbed in Holly Hill planned social media meetup, police say
The stolen vehicle was later found in Daytona Beach, but police have not released information regarding the other stolen items or suspects at this time.
Deadly shooting of man at Cocoa apartments 'may have been justifiable,' police say
Police say a 21-year-old man was shot and killed during a confrontation in Cocoa. Detectives believe the shooting may have been self-defense under Stand Your Ground.
Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
Police release major update after viral video shows screaming woman being pulled from doorway
A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.
Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials
A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.
Spring Hill daycare worker accused of abusing disabled child calling it 'funny' at the moment
A Spring Hill daycare worker has been charged with child abuse after acting violently towards a disabled 11-year-old, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.