Markeith Loyd sentenced to death for murder of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton
Orlando Police Lt. Clayton was killed in 2017 outside an Orlando Walmart as she tried to arrest Loyd for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.
Orlando Police Lt. Clayton was killed in 2017 outside an Orlando Walmart as she tried to arrest Loyd for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.
Florida teen who tracked Elon Musk’s plane now tracking jets of Russian billionaires
The new account was launched as prominent Russians come under pressure over the invasion of Ukraine and already has over 127,000 followers.
The new account was launched as prominent Russians come under pressure over the invasion of Ukraine and already has over 127,000 followers.
Girlfriend 'smiled' before throwing boyfriend's dog off 7th floor balcony in Clearwater Beach
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
Eric Adeson says he is numb after watching his girlfriend, who he says was drinking and using drugs, pick up his pug, Bucky, and throw him off the balcony. She faces multiple charges.
Stand your ground laws proliferate after Trayvon spotlight
The “stand your ground” self-defense law had been in effect in Florida for more than six years when it became part of the national vocabulary with the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. When the 17-year-old was fatally shot, Florida was still one of the few states with the law that removes the duty to retreat before using deadly force in the face of danger.
The “stand your ground” self-defense law had been in effect in Florida for more than six years when it became part of the national vocabulary with the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. When the 17-year-old was fatally shot, Florida was still one of the few states with the law that removes the duty to retreat before using deadly force in the face of danger.
Memorial honors K-9s that made the ultimate sacrifice
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
Through a trembled voice, Pinellas Park Police Officer Will McCullough honored his fallen K-9 Luuk Tuesday, a dog he says he’d spent the best part of his career alongside.
Florida resident returns home to find 3 people, 2 dogs dead: police
The victims each had gunshot wounds, police said.
The victims each had gunshot wounds, police said.
Police: 79-year-old stabbed, carjacked by man in ski mask dies, suspect now charged with murder
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he stabbed a 79-year-old man to death outside a Haines City medical complex.
Police: Helicopter crashes into ocean off Miami Beach
Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon.
Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon.
Allegedly drunken woman on motorized scooter leads officer on chase through Florida airport
An allegedly drunken passenger at a Florida airport led a police officer on a chase, using her motorized suitcase to get away.
An allegedly drunken passenger at a Florida airport led a police officer on a chase, using her motorized suitcase to get away.
Florida man arrested for DUI told police he was 'high and happy'
"Evans’ eyes were bloodshot and watery. He behaved erratically, speaking quickly and nonsensically about how high and happy he was due to his use of a vape pen," the sheriff's office said.
"Evans’ eyes were bloodshot and watery. He behaved erratically, speaking quickly and nonsensically about how high and happy he was due to his use of a vape pen," the sheriff's office said.
Florida mom finds 2-year-old daughter locked inside South Florida day care
A Florida mom frantically called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter alone, crying and locked inside the dark, empty day care. "She managed to push a chair next to the door to stand on it... She got on the chair to say, ‘Mommy.'"
A Florida mom frantically called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter alone, crying and locked inside the dark, empty day care. "She managed to push a chair next to the door to stand on it... She got on the chair to say, ‘Mommy.'"
Mother, boyfriend charged with kidnapping 4-year-old Tampa boy at center of Amber Alert
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
Tampa police say the 4-year-old boy's biological mother and her boyfriend held the child's foster parent at knifepoint outside his West Tampa daycare, then fled to north Florida before they were captured.
Florida firefighters rescue dog stuck in 15-foot hole
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.
Firefighters in the Florida Panhandle saved a dog that had become trapped after falling into a 15-foot deep hole. One rescuer climbed down and created a makeshift harness for the friendly pup, then pulled the dog to safety.
Police: Florida parents locked adopted son in box inside their garage for 5 years
Police say the Florida couple locked their 13-year-old adopted son in a box in their garage for up to 18 hours a day, and made him use a bucket to go to the bathroom. The boy told police he ran away from home "because I feel like no one loves me" -- then pleaded with officers to arrest him because he "would rather be in prison than back at home."
Police say the Florida couple locked their 13-year-old adopted son in a box in their garage for up to 18 hours a day, and made him use a bucket to go to the bathroom. The boy told police he ran away from home "because I feel like no one loves me" -- then pleaded with officers to arrest him because he "would rather be in prison than back at home."
Florida school bus driver arrested for driving 40 kids home while drunk, deputies say
In body cam video released by the sheriff's office, McNeil is heard saying ‘don’t hit me' multiple times as deputies are arresting him.
In body cam video released by the sheriff's office, McNeil is heard saying ‘don’t hit me' multiple times as deputies are arresting him.
War trophy from George Washington’s army discovered amid British shipwreck
The simple sight of a button is usually something people take for granted, but to maritime archeologists in Florida, a recent discovery is nothing short of a historical treasure- a rare war trophy claimed by a British soldier on American soil.
The simple sight of a button is usually something people take for granted, but to maritime archeologists in Florida, a recent discovery is nothing short of a historical treasure- a rare war trophy claimed by a British soldier on American soil.
Smithsonian Museum is asking for pictures from Disney vacations
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History is asking for vacation photos from Disneyland in California or Disney World in Florida.
Florida drawbridge death: Police identify victim who died from fall as 79-year-old woman
"The woman tried to hang on. There was a bystander nearby who tried to help her, but tragically she fell five or six stories below where she died landing on concrete," police said.
"The woman tried to hang on. There was a bystander nearby who tried to help her, but tragically she fell five or six stories below where she died landing on concrete," police said.
Woman falls to her death from rising Florida drawbridge
"The woman tried to hang on. There was a bystander nearby who tried to help her, but tragically she fell five or six stories below where she died landing on concrete," West Palm Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles said.
"The woman tried to hang on. There was a bystander nearby who tried to help her, but tragically she fell five or six stories below where she died landing on concrete," West Palm Beach police spokesman Mike Jachles said.
Good Samaritan struck by car, killed after stopping to help motorists involved in I-75 crash in Gibsonton
A Tampa man stopped to help after coming across a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Gibsonton. While assisting, a semi-truck crashed into one of the cars involved causing it to strike the good Samaritan, killing him.
A Tampa man stopped to help after coming across a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 in Gibsonton. While assisting, a semi-truck crashed into one of the cars involved causing it to strike the good Samaritan, killing him.