Former Bartow police officer accused of poisoning his girlfriend's Maltese poodle

A former Bartow police officer has been arrested for poisoning his girlfriend's dog because he did not like the pet, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Fake money used in movies circulating in Florida: MCSO

A Florida sheriff’s office is warning people to double-check any cash they might receive because counterfeit bills are circulating in the state. 

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.

Florida man arrested after drug bust uncovers dog-fighting operation, 9-foot alligator

A Florida man was arrested after a drug investigation on Jacksonville’s northwest side led authorities to uncover a dog-fighting ring, animal neglect, and a 9-foot alligator being kept in inhumane conditions, officials said.

Florida man caught stalking ex, admits watching her sleep for months: deputies

A Florida man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated stalking, after he was caught prowling a Deltona neighborhood overnight, authorities said.

Video: Baby alligator stolen from Florida business

Pasco County deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing a baby alligator from a business along U.S. Highway 19 early Monday morning.

Florida man shoots neighbor's pregnant cow after it wandered onto his property: deputies

A Florida man was arrested for allegedly shooting his neighbor's pregnant cow several times after it wandered onto his property, making good on his threat to shoot any animals that entered, according to deputies.