Florida woman charged with DUI after deputies say she struck, killed horse and drove away

A Brevard County woman was arrested on DUI-related charges after deputies say she struck and killed a horse with her vehicle before driving home without reporting the crash.

Homeschooled teen accused of making fake school threats through FortifyFL, sheriff says

A 16-year-old homeschooled girl is accused of using Florida's FortifyFL school safety app to submit a series of false threats that triggered lockdowns, frightened families and prompted a lengthy investigation, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Dover arrest: Wanted felon captured with hidden handcuff key in underwear

A fugitive wanted in two states was found with a handcuff key taped to his underwear after he was taken into custody by Hillsborough County deputies on Thursday. 

Florida teen, 19, killed in Orange County shooting; 2 unknown people wanted, deputies say

Orange County sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help as they investigate the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old woman, releasing photos of two people they believe may have information.

2 North Carolina deputies shot, suspect deceased

Authorities in North Carolina confirmed that two Lenoir County sheriff’s deputies were wounded Friday in the line of duty. 

Man busted in Ohio for trying to buy 50,000 stamps using a fraudulent check

A New York man has been indicted by a grand jury after attempting to purchase thousands of dollars in postage stamps using a counterfeit check at an Ohio post office.

49ers owner Jed York suspended 6 games, fined $500K after prostitution sting arrest

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has been suspended for six games and fined $500,000 for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following his arrest during a prostitution sting operation in Ohio, the league announced Friday.

Hochul steps in, assigns state AG to Cornell fraternity sexual assault probe

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to take a Cornell University sexual assault investigation out of local hands on Thursday, placing the state attorney general in charge.

Milwaukee baby sickened after formula swapped with flour at gas station

A Milwaukee mother said baby formula bought at a gas station was replaced with cooking flour. Her 3-month-old baby ingested the substance and suffered constipation before recovering.

DeSantis signs death warrant for inmate featured in Netflix series, schedules double execution day

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a record-tying 19th death warrant Thursday, setting an Oct. 13 execution date for an inmate who murdered his cellmate to escape long-term maximum-security conditions.

Meg’s Law takes effect in Florida, banning nitrous oxide sales in smoke shops

A major statewide crackdown on recreational inhalant sales officially goes into effect today across Florida. Florida’s new legislation, known as Meg’s Law, goes into effect on Oct. 1, officially prohibiting smoke shops and vape stores from selling or possessing nitrous oxide.

Orange County deputies seek suspect after 19-year-old woman shot, killed in apartment complex

Orange County deputies are asking for the public's help as they investigate the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman near Americana Boulevard and South Orange Blossom Trail.

Veterinary clinic treating dog rescued from Seminole County house fire

A dog rescued from a Seminole County house fire investigators say was set intentionally is now recovering from burns at the Veterinarian Emergency Clinic of Central Florida.

Sumter County deputies arrest man accused of ramming patrol vehicle after brief manhunt

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says it has arrested a man accused of striking a deputy and a patrol vehicle with his own vehicle before fleeing during a traffic stop.