Orlando-area church leader accused of fraudulently obtaining life insurance policy

An Orlando-area pastor is accused of conspiring with an insurance agent to fraudulently apply for a life insurance policy using a Wisconsin woman’s identity without her consent, according to an arrest affidavit.

Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped

Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. 

Group in Halloween masks tries to break in home, threaten homeowners

A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.

'Family Matters' star Darius McCrary denied bail after bizarre court appearance

Darius McCrary appeared in court for the first time after his arrest earlier this month. According to footage obtained by TMZ, he stated multiple times during the proceedings, "I'm here on special appearance," prompting confusion from the judge.

Swastika found on American flag in congressman's office

An American flag changed to feature an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport

A 61-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking at least one Alaska Airlines crew member on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Dallas, prompting an emergency landing at Boise Airport in Idaho.

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.

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.

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. 

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.