Dispute over youthful offender sentencing intensifies between Florida AG, state attorney
A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.
A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.
Florida mom safely escapes van fire with 4 children after mechanical failure
A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.
A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.
2 men charged after dozens of neglected dogs abandoned in St. Augustine, authorities say
Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine, while animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine, while animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.
Assistant principal accused of DUI after riding electric bicycle from Wekiwa Springs bar
A 50-year-old man was arrested early June 30 after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while intoxicated shortly after being asked to leave a Wekiwa Springs bar.
A 50-year-old man was arrested early June 30 after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while intoxicated shortly after being asked to leave a Wekiwa Springs bar.
Florida deputy involved in off-duty shooting won't faces charges after boy, 11, grazed with bullet
Former Flagler County Master Deputy Bryan Jackson will not face criminal charges after a stray bullet from an off-duty shooting incident in August 2025 grazed an 11-year-old boy in a nearby home.
Former Flagler County Master Deputy Bryan Jackson will not face criminal charges after a stray bullet from an off-duty shooting incident in August 2025 grazed an 11-year-old boy in a nearby home.
Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Nancy Guthrie: California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand'
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
DOJ: Two illegal alien brothers from Romania plead guilty to multi-state stolen SNAP benefit scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says two Romanian brothers who are illegally in the United States pleaded guilty Thursday to orchestrating a fraud scheme involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) benefits in several states.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says two Romanian brothers who are illegally in the United States pleaded guilty Thursday to orchestrating a fraud scheme involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) benefits in several states.
DOJ: Former US Army soldier found guilty of stealing over $1 million worth of MREs from Ft. Bliss
A former U.S. Army soldier, who later worked as a civilian contractor in El Paso, Texas, has been found guilty of stealing over $1 million worth of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs).
A former U.S. Army soldier, who later worked as a civilian contractor in El Paso, Texas, has been found guilty of stealing over $1 million worth of Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MREs).
Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
FBI joins expanding search for missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl
The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.
The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.
Florida mom tests nearly twice legal limit for DUI with daughter, 6, in car, police say
A Florida mother was arrested on DUI and child neglect charges after her six-year-old daughter was found waving down passing drivers for help on a busy highway shoulder, police said.
A Florida mother was arrested on DUI and child neglect charges after her six-year-old daughter was found waving down passing drivers for help on a busy highway shoulder, police said.
16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
First-ever Florida Spectrum Alert issued: 17-year-old boy found safe, chief says
A missing 17-year-old boy with autism has been found safe in DeLand, according to Holly Hill Police Chief Bryon Williams.
A missing 17-year-old boy with autism has been found safe in DeLand, according to Holly Hill Police Chief Bryon Williams.
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Nancy Guthrie case: FBI determines some ransom notes were 'extortion attempts without legitimacy'
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
Florida detectives tracked drug traffickers for year before massive bust: Sheriff
A multi-agency investigation in Volusia County culminated in a June 30 drug bust that dismantled a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine ring operating out of a church-owned rental property.
A multi-agency investigation in Volusia County culminated in a June 30 drug bust that dismantled a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine ring operating out of a church-owned rental property.
Movie director sentenced to prison over unfinished Netflix show
Hollywood director Carl Rinsch will serve time in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a sci-fi show he never finished.
Hollywood director Carl Rinsch will serve time in prison after being convicted of conning Netflix out of $11 million for a sci-fi show he never finished.
Missing Tampa mom, children safely located
A Tampa mother who was reported missing along with her three children on Tuesday has been safely located. Her children were located safely on Tuesday night.
A Tampa mother who was reported missing along with her three children on Tuesday has been safely located. Her children were located safely on Tuesday night.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.