How detectives tracked down man suspected of killing, dismembering Pennsylvania woman
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita in nation
Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus.
No bond increase for Zac Stacy, judge rules; ex-girlfriend speaks in court
If convicted, he could face 15 years behind bars.
Brian Laundrie died by self-inflicted gunshot, family attorney says
One month after Brian Laundrie's remains were found at a Florida preserve, his parents have learned his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the family's attorney.
Brian Laundrie's family surrendered guns to law enforcement on Sept. 17 -- but one was missing
When Brian Laundrie’s parents reported him missing in mid-September following the strangulation of his fiancée Gabby Petito, they turned over all of the firearms in their home to the FBI – but one was apparently missing.
Bodycam shows moments after pregnant librarian is killed in alleged road rage incident
“That girl tried to kill me. She pointed a gun at me," the man says. “I'm so sorry.”
Police: Pregnant librarian killed in alleged road rage shooting was aggressor
A pregnant Volusia County librarian was killed in an alleged road rage incident in Orange City over the weekend. However, investigators have identified the victim as the aggressor.
Coast Guard offloads 15 tons of seized cocaine, marijuana worth over $500 million in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from drug trafficking ships in South Florida on Monday. Officials said the drugs have a street value of approximately $504 million.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
‘A little too extreme’: Tampa family could face fines for putting Christmas lights up before Thanksgiving
A Westchase family could face up to $1,000 in fines if they don’t take down their Christmas lights, which were put up on Nov. 6. Even the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas,' Mariah Carey, is weighing in.
Florida woman arrested in 1986 death of infant found in dumpster, police say
Janita Philips, 62, of Lake Mary was arrested for the charge of Murder, according to police. Her bond is set at $50,000.
Florida woman arrested trying to smuggle 56 guns into Canada at Blue Water Bridge
A Florida woman was arrested in Canada when authorities there said she tried to smuggle 56 prohibited guns into the country on November 1.
Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy arrested after alleged brutal attack of woman in Florida, police say
He's facing charges of Aggravated Battery and Criminal Mischief.
R. Kelly associate sentenced to prison for setting fire to car of singer's accuser
Michael Williams was accused of setting the woman's car on fire outside her Florida home in June of 2020. This all happened before she was set to testify against R. Kelly in his New York trial.
Moab murders not connected to missing Gabby Petito case, Utah sheriff now says
Utah investigators have determined that there is no connection between the horrific double murder of a newlywed couple found dead just outside Moab and the missing person case of Gabby Petito, who passed through the city with the fiancé who drove back to Florida without her.
Remarkable coincidence: Decades after WWII, veterans reunite after ending up at same Florida nursing home
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
Veteran raises $50,000 for military families by offering water to cyclists
Harry Fenstad is a U.S. Air Force veteran. The 83-year-old never really rode a bike but that didn’t stop him from raising more than $50,000 for military families through cycling.
Florida man who beat, stabbed and stuffed puppy in suitcase sentenced to 10 years in prison
A Florida man accused of beating a pit bull puppy, stabbing him 50 times, and stuffing the dog into a suitcase before leaving him to die will serve 10 years in prison after pleading guilty.
Rescue of stolen French Bulldog 'Bugsy' leads to underground 'puppy chop shop': deputies
“When detectives started investigating the robbery of a French Bulldog named Bugsy – ripped away from his owner at gunpoint off Hiawassee Road in March – they had no idea it would lead them into a dark, disturbing world of dog trafficking and puppy ‘Chop Shops.’"
Beer can links Florida man to 1996 cold case murder, detectives say
Orange County deputies arrested Kenneth Robert Stough Jr., who is accused of murdering a convenience store manager back in 1996.