Central Florida man accused of shooting, killing woman at Barefoot Bay home

A Central Florida man was arrested for reportedly shooting and killing a woman he shared a home with, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

Florida sex offender offered to buy mother's child for $100,000 at grocery store, again, police say

A Florida man – and a registered sex offender – was arrested Thursday after he offered to buy a woman's daughter for $100,000 while at the grocery store, according to Port Orange Police Department. In 2018, the same man allegedly offered to purchase a woman's child for $200,000.

Florida mom arrested after child found unresponsive, tests positive for marijuana

A Florida mom was arrested Wednesday on an alleged child neglect charge after her baby was found unresponsive, and later tested positive for marijuana. South Daytona Police said in a news release that the child was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Dashcam video shows Florida law enforcement chase after stolen box truck
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A man is accused of stealing a box truck in Tampa and leading police on a chase through Alachua County near Gainesville. Dashcam video shows the high-speech chase as deputies attempt multiple PIT maneuvers.

Florida man who shot, killed girlfriend may have been aiming at her ex-boyfriend, police say

The manhunt for a Daytona Beach murder suspect ended hours after a deadly shooting in an alleged love triangle. Police captured Chad Keene, 37, near U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach late Tuesday afternoon.

Florida man arrested in Georgia after uncle, aunt found dead in Melbourne home

A request from a Georgia police department for a well-being check at a home in Florida led to the discovery of two people who are believed to be the victims of homicide.

Florida college student died protecting girlfriend in Alabama
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A Florida college student was shot and killed on Sunday in Alabama trying to protect himself and his girlfriend after they were apparently tricked and held at gunpoint by a woman who claimed she was having trouble with her car, according to the Clay County (Alabama) Sheriff's Office.

Florida man accused of molesting boy told him he had baby chickens to feed in his house

A Central Florida man was arrested Monday on charges of molestation and attempted sexual battery on a child under 12 years of age, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. 

Suspected DUI driver crashes into FHP patrol car in Orange County

A suspected DUI driver was arrested for slamming into the back of a marked Florida Highway Patrol car early Thursday, according to troopers.  

Snake hunters in Florida find massive 104-pound Burmese python near Big Cypress National Preserve

Imagine this: You're driving along the outskirts of a nature preserve, and suddenly you spot something slithering across the ground. But, it's not something small that's slithering, it's actually an 18-foot, 104-pound snake.

Naked Florida man with machete accused of trying to steal another man's clothes

A naked Florida man who was armed with a machete when he allegedly tried to steal another man's clothes was arrested Monday morning at a DeLand gas station, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. 

Florida man takes joyride in stolen construction equipment, leaving 'path of destruction': deputies

A homeless Florida man reportedly stole a machine from a construction site in Flagler County over the weekend and took it on a joyride to Beverly Beach, leaving behind a "path of destruction," according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

8 arrested in illegal Central Florida cockfighting operation, deputies say

Seven men and a teenager in Central Florida were arrested for their alleged involvement in an illegal cockfighting operation at an Ocala home Saturday. 

Florida football player commits to University of Florida while holding two live alligators

A Florida football player may have made the biggest decision of his athletic career – committing to play for the University of Florida over Alabama and Tennessee – and he decided to announce his decision in a very Florida way.

Florida man decapitated pet parakeet with hands in front of owner, police say

A Florida man staying at a home in Palm Bay is accused of decapitating a parakeet with his bare hands in front of the bird's owner, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.