Woman Left Dogs For Dead In Backyard Cages During Miami Trip: Lee County Sheriff

A FL woman was arrested after her dogs were found dead from heat stress in crates in her yard while she was on a trip to Miami, LCSO said.

Domestic Violence In Native Communities Is Focus Of New Survey

“It’s a very difficult thing to see,” said Echo-Hawk, of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. “This is a pressing concern.”

Executions In United States Hit 12-Year High, With Florida Leading The Nation

After Florida, Alabama and Texas have had the second-highest number of executions this year, with five each.

Parents Arrested After Leaving Napping Infant Alone On FL Beach

A review of security camera footage confirmed the couple had been gone for nearly an hour and had left their cell phone behind.

'Hero' Dog Leads Police To Missing 86-Year-Old Woman In FL: WATCH

"He seemed like he was on a mission," the responding deputy said in an interview. "He practically dragged me to her."

FL Uber Driver Started CA Wildfire That Killed 12, Destroyed Thousands Of Homes: DOJ

A Florida man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in LA.

Missing 17-Year-Old FL Boy Found: Marion County Sheriff

Caden Speight, a missing 17-year-old boy in Marion County, has been found, the sheriff's office said.

‘This Is An Easy One' — Court Upholds Civil Rights Law, Conviction In Attack

A man tried to run Black driver off the road, screaming racial slurs.

Uthmeier Accuses Monique Worrell Of Refusing To Prosecute Pedophiles

‘This is systematic abuse. This is gross negligence.’

Mothers Turn In Sons Who Caused $50K In Damages At FL School Library: Watch

Two mothers identified and turned in their sons, who confessed to vandalizing a FL school’s media center, the Volusia County sheriff said.

FL University Among Historically Black Colleges On Lockdown

A FL university is among several historically Black colleges and universities in five states facing campus security threats Thursday.

‘Horrified': Florida Politicos Respond To Charlie Kirk Shooting

“He’s somebody that a lot of people have a great regard for. He’s done a lot,” DeSantis said, adding that he was praying for Kirk.

3 Arrested In Shooting Of FSU Linebacker

Authorities say three people have been arrested in connection with the shooting of Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard.

FL Boy Snuck Out To Chick-Fil-A For Breakfast: Watch

A Florida 5-year-old snuck out of his house and walked to Chick-fil-A by himself for breakfast. He was brought home by the sheriff's office.

Law Enforcement Officials Announce Arrest Of Alleged Online Child Predators In North Florida

Two other individuals are being actively sought.

Former FEMA Administrator Lays Out Concerns About The Agency As Prime Hurricane Season Begins

A warning that the Trump administration is setting back progress made since Hurricane Katrina hit 20 years ago.

Undocumented Trucker Accused In FL Crash That Killed 3, Authorities Say

An immigration detainer has been placed on a tractor-trailer driver accused of making an illegal U-turn and killing three people in FL.

Woman Sues FL Dairy Farm At Center Of E. Coli Outbreak

A Florida woman claims contaminated raw milk led to her toddler being hospitalized and to the death of her unborn child, reports say.

Undocumented Truck Driver Arrested For Vehicular Homicide In St. Lucie County

The truck driver, Harjinder Singh, holds a California commercial driver’s license, the department said.

Teen Driver Tore License Plate From Car After Fiery I-75 Crash, Hid In Chicken Coop: FL Troopers

A boy was killed in the fiery crash on I-75 and another was seriously injured, FL Highway Patrol said. The teen driver faces felony charges.

FL Official Accused Of Sending Nudes To IL Child

An elected official from Florida faces 24 felony counts related to a child exploitation investigation that targeted an Illinois girl.

Record-Breaking Execution Set For Convicted FL Killer: Reports

A man convicted of killing his wife and children is set to be executed, making him the ninth person to be put to death this year in FL.

4 Kids Held In Cages, Sprayed With Vinegar At FL Home: Cops

Four people were arrested after authorities say four of 10 children were beaten with canes, held in cages and kept from school in Florida.

ICE Arrests Of Immigrants Without Criminal Convictions Or Charges Surge In Florida

They rose by more than 450% this June compared to last year.

Tracking Shark Bites Across FL: New Data

Hundreds of shark attacks have taken place since 1882 in Florida waters, including at least three this month. Here's how to swim safely.

FL Officer Accused Of Punching Man During Traffic Stop Under Review

A FL sheriff says he will not "administratively" excuse an officer accused of breaking a man's window & punching him during a traffic stop.

Woman Fought Off Suspected Kidnapper, Thief: FL Authorities

Video shows a female staff member fighting off a man, suspected of robbing a Florida business, in a kidnapping attempt, authorities say.

Teen Girl Fights Off 10-Foot Gator At FL Creek: Reports

A 15-year-old girl survived an attack by a 10-foot alligator after being bitten on her leg in a creek near Pensacola, she told reporters.

Report Details Prominent Cities For Human Trafficking In Florida

Of those sex trafficked, USF estimates, half were minors.

Honeymooner Killed By Lightning On FL Beach 'Lived A Life Of Adventure'

The 29-year-old Colorado man was fatally struck by lightning while on his honeymoon in New Smyrna Beach.

Vance Boelter, Accused Of Assassination Of DFL House Leader Melissa Hortman, Apprehended

The accused killer was a Christian who opposed abortion and LGBTQ rights.

2 More Executions Set In Florida, Bringing 2025 Total To 6

Florida is continuing its rapid pace of executions this year, with one convicted killer set to die this week.

FL's First Fatal Black Bear Attack Confirmed: New Details

Florida wildlife officials on Friday say DNA shows a man and his dog were killed by a 263-pound black bear that entered the man's property.

Bison Injures FL Man At Yellowstone National Park

The Florida man was accused of getting too close to a bison at Yellowstone National Park, leading to the bison goring him.

3 Bears Killed After FL Man, Dog Die In Attack, Officials Say

More than one black bear may have been involved in deadly attacks on a FL man and his dog, officials said. Three bears have been killed.

FL Veteran Executed In Shooting Deaths Of Girlfriend, 3 Kids

The Gulf War veteran claimed two intruders killed the family of four, but FL authorities say evidence showed otherwise, reports said.

As FSU Mass Shooting Victims Released From Hospital, 1 Funeral Set

The Hitler-obsessed accused gunman in the Florida State University mass shooting remains hospitalized after he was shot by police.

What We Know About 2 Men Killed In Florida State Shooting

Suspect Phoenix Ikner used a handgun that belonged to his mother, a sheriff's deputy; families of the 2 slain men released their names.

Transgender Student Arrested After Breaking FL's Restroom Law

The transgender student's arrest could be a first in the U.S. since the passing of state restroom usage laws, including in Florida.

Snake Season In FL Underway: How To Stay Safe

Snakes can be an asset to the Florida ecosystem, lessening rodent populations. But six venomous species pose a hazard; here's what to know.