Brian Laundrie was 'grieving' when he vanished, days before Gabby Petito found dead, family's lawyer says
More than a month before authorities found the decomposed remains of Florida fugitive Brian Laundrie in a swamp near his home, he allegedly slipped away from his parents’ house under the guise of a hike.
More than a month before authorities found the decomposed remains of Florida fugitive Brian Laundrie in a swamp near his home, he allegedly slipped away from his parents’ house under the guise of a hike.
Gabby Petito: Timeline of disappearance, death and Brian Laundrie search
Gabby Petito, 22, vanished after going on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend in a converted camper van. Here is a timeline of her disappearance, death and the developments in the case.
Gabby Petito, 22, vanished after going on a cross-country trip with her boyfriend in a converted camper van. Here is a timeline of her disappearance, death and the developments in the case.
Brian Laundrie search: Family lawyer addresses rumors parents planted evidence in North Port park
The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents wanted to go into the North Port park once it reopened to the public and with water levels significantly lower than last month. They then led authorities to several items belonging to Brian, where human remains were soon discovered. But the proximity of the finds so close to the park entrance raised suspicions from critics as to their authenticity.
The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents wanted to go into the North Port park once it reopened to the public and with water levels significantly lower than last month. They then led authorities to several items belonging to Brian, where human remains were soon discovered. But the proximity of the finds so close to the park entrance raised suspicions from critics as to their authenticity.
George Zimmerman's former lawyer accused of witness tampering in rape case
Hal Uhrig, an attorney who briefly represented George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, is accused of witness tampering in a juvenile rape case.
Hal Uhrig, an attorney who briefly represented George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, is accused of witness tampering in a juvenile rape case.
Teacher, pastor among Hillsborough human trafficking sting arrests
Sheriff Chad Chronister says a new Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office human trafficking task force completed their first undercover sting operation, resulting in 125 arrests.
Sheriff Chad Chronister says a new Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office human trafficking task force completed their first undercover sting operation, resulting in 125 arrests.
18-year-old man arrested in fatal shooting of South Florida police officer
A 28-year-old police officer was shot and killed while responding to a report about a suspicious person trying to open car doors in a South Florida neighborhood. Other officers captured the suspect, an 18-year-old with an extensive criminal history, investigators said.
A 28-year-old police officer was shot and killed while responding to a report about a suspicious person trying to open car doors in a South Florida neighborhood. Other officers captured the suspect, an 18-year-old with an extensive criminal history, investigators said.
Gabby Petito memorial bench to be erected in North Port
Bright, colorful and inviting: One man has a vision for a steel bench that will be a permanent memorial for Gabby Petito in North Port. He says he is working with a member of the Petito family to help ensure the final piece of artwork will be exactly what Gabby’s parents want.
Bright, colorful and inviting: One man has a vision for a steel bench that will be a permanent memorial for Gabby Petito in North Port. He says he is working with a member of the Petito family to help ensure the final piece of artwork will be exactly what Gabby’s parents want.
Suspect's sister helped identify burglar seen creeping into girl's bedroom, deputies say
Detectives say, when they went to question Thomas Marnets at the Champion Inn on U.S. 19, he was wearing the same shorts seen in the home surveillance footage, as well as the same watch, bracelet, and glasses.
Detectives say, when they went to question Thomas Marnets at the Champion Inn on U.S. 19, he was wearing the same shorts seen in the home surveillance footage, as well as the same watch, bracelet, and glasses.
Parkland school shooter to plead guilty to 17 counts of murder: reports
The accused gunman in a mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida is pleading guilty to 17 counts of premeditated murder, according to WSVN 7News in Miami.
The accused gunman in a mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida is pleading guilty to 17 counts of premeditated murder, according to WSVN 7News in Miami.
'Celebration of Life' held for Miya Marcano
Miya’s parents have also formally launched the Miya Marcano Memorial Foundation to help families of missing persons.
Miya’s parents have also formally launched the Miya Marcano Memorial Foundation to help families of missing persons.
Florida father arrested after toddler found gun, fatally shot mom on Zoom call
Police in central Florida have arrested the father of a toddler who found a loaded handgun in his “Paw Patrol" backpack and fatally shot his mother while she was on a Zoom call for work.
Police in central Florida have arrested the father of a toddler who found a loaded handgun in his “Paw Patrol" backpack and fatally shot his mother while she was on a Zoom call for work.
Police arrest mother accused of abandoning toddler at Miami hospital
Authorities in South Florida say they have arrested a mother accused of abandoning her young daughter at a hospital, leaving the little girl with a stranger.
Authorities in South Florida say they have arrested a mother accused of abandoning her young daughter at a hospital, leaving the little girl with a stranger.
Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
Former FBI investigator says Brian Laundrie's dad 'may be a little more forthcoming' while helping search
Three weeks into the search for Brian Laundrie in the Carlton Reserve, the father of the only person of interest named in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito has begun actively helping in the effort to find his son.
Three weeks into the search for Brian Laundrie in the Carlton Reserve, the father of the only person of interest named in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito has begun actively helping in the effort to find his son.
Brian Laundrie's survival skills are 'mediocre,' sister Cassie says
Cassie Laundrie urged her brother to surrender to authorities in a televised interview.
Cassie Laundrie urged her brother to surrender to authorities in a televised interview.
Florida sheriff looking for 'rightful owner' of approximately 770 pounds of pot
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is looking for the “rightful owner” of some 770 pounds of pot that someone “misplaced.” He took to social media to help spread the word.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is looking for the “rightful owner” of some 770 pounds of pot that someone “misplaced.” He took to social media to help spread the word.
Miya Marcano's body positively identified, medical examiner says
Miya's body was found in a wooded area near the Tymber Skan Condominiums in Orlando on October 2.
Miya's body was found in a wooded area near the Tymber Skan Condominiums in Orlando on October 2.
WATCH: Alligator rushes out of water, steals Florida boy's fish and pole
No one was injured and the alligator swam away with a full tummy of fish.
No one was injured and the alligator swam away with a full tummy of fish.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
'Her life cannot be taken in vain': Miya Marcano's family demands change at complex she lived at
Marcano's family held a press conference Sunday, calling on the Arden Villas apartment complex to make more changes to improve safety.
Marcano's family held a press conference Sunday, calling on the Arden Villas apartment complex to make more changes to improve safety.