Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time

A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.

Florida triple-murder suspect avoided trial in prior case, received outpatient mental health treatment instead

Authorities on Monday identified three men who were fatally shot in what police described as a random attack in Kissimmee, as questions grow about why the suspect was free despite a prior attempted murder case.

Fugitive hides under bed before US Marshals take him into custody

The United States Marshals Service arrested Keantray Davon Bryant-Muellner after he was found hiding underneath a child's bed.

Timothy Busfield can be released pending trial, judge rules

A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.

Man released from jail days earlier accused of choking, attacking child with knife at DeLand bus stop

A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.

Florida horse trainer accused of animal abuse after alleged Facebook confession, deputies say

A horse trainer is accused of abusing an animal he was hired to train. The Marion County Sheriff's office said the horse's owner gave them video evidence of the alleged incident.

Walz's office, 5 other MN government offices served subpoenas in ICE obstruction investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice has served grand jury subpoenas to six Minnesota government offices. The subpoenas are part of a federal investigation into alleged conspiracy to coerce or obstruct federal law enforcement.

Orange County mental health counselor, 44, killed in stabbing by former client, deputies say

An Orange County Licensed Mental Health Counselor was killed in a stabbing that took place at her work, Monday night. The suspect is believed to be her former client, deputies confirmed.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker who flipped into water near Honeymoon Island

The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday. 

AG Uthmeier blames 2022 release of current triple-murder suspect on 'lack of fight' by prosecutors

The Florida Attorney General claims the 2022 release of a man currently accused of premeditated murder for a triple homicide was the result of a state attorney not putting up a fight regarding an insanity defense. 

Florida leaders speak against ICE detention center coming to Orlando
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Florida Representatives Maxwell Frost and Anna Eskamani spoke against the possibility of an ICE detention center being built in Orlando. While Eskamani accused ICE of "operating in the shadows," Frost said it'll only “create more harm, more trauma and more suffering.”