Staffing shortages leave Flagler Beach Fire Department with 5 firefighters

The Flagler Beach Fire Department is operating with just five personnel after a wave of resignations tied to issues with the former fire chief, officials said.

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.

PA sex offender arrested in Florida, found living in makeshift hut in the woods

Joseph Mazzoni is a twice-convicted sex offender from Delaware County, according to officials. U.S. Marshals believe he was getting help living off the grid in Florida.

Florida man blows fentanyl into air at deputy to eliminate evidence, sheriff's office says

A Florida man, who deputies said had multiple signs of drug usage in his car, allegedly blew fentanyl into the air at a deputy, to eliminate evidence, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.

NTSB calls on airlines to train pilots for cockpit smoke emergencies

Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.

Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop

Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.

South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver

South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.

Missing Florida baby and teen safely located after statewide alert

A missing Florida baby and teenager have been safely located in North Carolina after a statewide Missing Child Alert was activated. No other details were released. 

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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Monique Worrell defended the decision by pointing to Florida’s "Stand Your Ground" law in the case of Marcus Anderson. She explained that because Anderson could have used this law as a legal defense, it made the outcome of a jury trial unpredictable.

Family of Orlando teen killed in 2024 outraged after shooter receives 4-year sentence

A political firestorm swirls in Central Florida as State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier trade blame over a plea deal that will allow a convicted killer to walk free in just four years.

Tiffany Haddish's Georgia DUI: Motion claims speedy trial rights violated

Tiffany Haddish is asking a Georgia judge to dismiss her 2022 DUI case, claiming her constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated.