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A Florida Man Got into a Dispute with the 81-Year-Old HOA President at Their Complex. Then, He Shot Her Dead.
A man in Florida shot and killed two neighbors in an HOA dispute, police said. One victim was in charge of the HOA, officials noted.
Florida Woman Accused of Repeatedly Punching Girl in Face Over Homework Errors
A Florida woman was arrested for felony child abuse after allegedly punching a girl in the face repeatedly over homework mistakes, authorities say.
Trump’s Suspected Would-Be Assassin Had Over 100 Criminal Counts Filed Against Him, Conviction for Weapon of Mass Destruction Possession
A man with a long criminal record, including a machine gun conviction, was arrested in connection with a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
‘Psychopath’ Florida Teen Claimed Mom Died After She 'Fell on Knife' — One Year After He Fatally Shot Dad: Sheriff
Florida teen Collin Griffith charged with murdering his mother, a year after killing his father in a separate incident, police said.
Scientologist Doctor Dad of 'RHONY' Star Rebecca Minkoff Sued in Connection with Alleged Misdiagnosis in Suicide Case: Lawsuit
Scientology doctor David Minkoff and a Clearwater clinic are now named in the wrongful death lawsuit of Whitney Mills, who died by suicide.
Forgotten Legacy? Students Struggle with 9/11 Facts Just 23 Years After Tragic Terror Attack
Despite a 2023 Florida law requiring 9/11 education, many students struggle with basic facts about the terror attacks, revealing a knowledge gap.
Florida Teen Accused of Manslaughter After 'Easily Preventable' DUI Crash Kills 'Innocent' 2-Year-Old Boy Riding Tricycle: Police
A Florida teen accused of DUI manslaughter after allegedly driving drunk and fatally hitting a 2-year-old boy on a tricycle.
An Alabama Man Went to the Hospital Suffering Side Pain. He Died After His Liver Was Removed by Mistake.
An Alabama man died after a Florida hospital mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen during surgery, leading to fatal blood loss.
Mayor in Florida Accused of DUI Told Bystander to Call Cops Since ‘Nothing Will Happen’: Arrest Report
Naples mayor was arrested for DUI after allegedly following a couple home, hitting their mailbox and parking on grass.
A Florida Man Was Mad His Coworker Had an Affair with His Wife. So, He Turned to Murder.
A man in Florida was sentenced to prison for killing his coworker who was having an affair with his wife. Witnesses said the killer shot the victim several times.
Florida Mother Charged with Murder of 4-Year-Old Son 11 Years After His Death: Police
A Florida mother was charged with the murder of her 4-year-old son, 11 years after he was found dead in her apartment during an unsupervised visit, officials said.
Golden Grudge: Florida Doctor Accused of Dousing Former Office with 'Gallons of Urine’
A Florida doctor was arrested for allegedly soaking his former medical practice’s doors in urine-smelling liquid amid a business dispute, authorities said.
Convicted Sex Offender Accused of Stalking Girl in Home Depot After Telling Her ‘I Love Your Mickey Ears’: Arrest Report
A Florida sex offender was arrested for allegedly stalking a 10-year-old girl and her mother at a Miami Home Depot, caught on camera, police said.
Suspect Accused of Fatally Running Over Man with Semi-Truck After He's Kicked Out of Florida Strip Club for ‘Inappropriate Behavior': Cops
A N.C. man is accused of fatally running over pedestrians with his semi-truck after being kicked out of a Florida strip club for inappropriate behavior.
Florida Man Attacked Ex-Girlfriend and Her New Boyfriend with Blacksmith Hammer (FPD CASE VAULT)
A man attacked his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend with a hammer at a home in Florida. He will now spend life in prison for the assault.
A Florida Man Woman Ghosted Her Ex-Boyfriend After Their Breakup. So He Fatally Shot Her While She Was on Her Way to Work.
A man in Florida was sentenced to life in prison after fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend because she disappeared on him.
A Florida Man Dreamed of Going on a Home Renovation Reality Show. His Wife Refused, So He Killed Her.
A Florida couple got into a dispute about appearing on the reality television show 'Zombie House Renovations,' so the husband killed his wife.
Hulking Florida Teen Who Brutally Beat Up Teacher’s Aide Over Nintendo Switch Claims in Letter He 'Made a Mistake'
A Florida teen who was sentenced to five years for attacking a teacher’s aide wrote an apology letter that was never read in court.
A Florida Man Had His Pregnant Wife Killed for a $500,000 Insurance Payday. Then, He Found Out He Would Not Get a Dime.
A man in Florida had his wife killed for the life insurance money, but then found out he would not get a dime. Now, he's in prison for his crime.
Anti-Government Florida Family Attack Deputies After Woman Claiming to Be God Lured Them to Weapon-Stocked Home: Sheriff
An anti-government family allegedly lured deputies to a weapon-stocked home killed one officer and injured two others, officials said.
'Juvenile Terrorist,' 11, Faces Felony Charges for Phoning in Bomb and Shooting Threats to Florida Schools: Sheriff
An 11-year-old boy has been arrested and is facing over two dozen felony charges for making threats to Florida schools, officials said.
A Florida Woman Was Hanging with Her Boyfriend. Then, His Teen Ex Showed Up to 'Create Conflict' and Stabbed Her, Sheriff Says.
A Florida woman arrested after she claims ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend took an ‘aggressive stance,’ leading to a stabbing, police said.
High Tide: Hurricane Debby Washes $1 Million Worth of Cocaine onto Florida Beach
A good Samaritan found the packages after police say Hurricane Debby washed 70 pounds of cocaine worth over $1M onto a Florida beach.
Florida Drug Sting Near Tractor Supply Store Uncovers Cocaine, Thousands of Fentanyl Pills: Sheriff
A Florida man has been arrested after a drug sting catches him allegedly selling cocaine and fentanyl to undercover cop, officials said.
Longtime Boyfriend of Florida Woman Brutally Murdered in 1999 Arrested After New DNA Tests Conducted: Police
Police in Florida announced the long-time boyfriend of a woman killed 25 years ago has been arrested thanks to new DNA testing.
Florida Father Tosses ‘Distraught’ and ‘Confused’ 10-Year-Old Daughter from Car on Highway During Late-Night Fight: Sheriff
A Florida dad was arrested after leaving his 10-year-old daughter on a busy road at midnight, telling her to walk to her grandparents' house, police said.
Florida Woman Laughs While Admitting to 'Gruesome' Stabbing Death of Elderly Mother with Hunting Knife: Cops
A woman in Florida allegedly laughed while admitting to the 'gruesome' stabbing murder of her elderly mother, officials said.
Florida Woman Accused of Killing Her Child's Father After Dirty Diaper Argument
A Florida woman was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting her child's father over his reaction to a dirty diaper, officials say.
Florida Ex-Con Admits to 2002 Stabbing Deaths of Pregnant Woman, Her 6-Year-Old Son in Alabama: Police
An ex-con recently released from prison in Florida allegedly confessed to the 2002 stabbing deaths of a pregnant woman and her son in Alabama, cops say.
Pilotless Puzzle: Police in Florida Investigate How Partial Plane Ended Up Mysteriously Dumped in Vacant Lot
Police in Florida have charged two men in the mysterious dumping of half a plane in a vacant lot, authorities said.
Snow Day: Texas Trooper Seizes 242 Pounds of Cocaine During Traffic Stop
During a routine traffic stop in Texas, a trooper discovered 242 pounds of cocaine in the driver's vehicle, authorities said.
‘Tear This B**** Up’: Florida Woman Accused of Inciting 500-Person Riot at Roller Rink After Daughter’s Party Canceled
A Florida woman is accused of inciting a 500-person riot at a roller rink after they cancelled her daughter's party.
Researchers Declare First Extinction of Species in United States Connected with Rising Seas
The Key Largo tree cactus has been declared extinct, making it the first in the U.S. to get this distinction due to rising seas, researchers said.
Florida Man Who Held 4-Year-Old Boy Off Hotel Balcony to ‘Scare Him a Little Bit' Drops Child on Head: Police
A man in Florida is accused of holding a 4-year-old over hotel balcony to 'scare him a little bit' and then dropped him two stories.
Cents-less: Florida Man Accused of Robbery After Attempting to Withdraw One Penny from Bank
A Florida man tried robbing a bank of one penny, but instead ended up behind bars with no money, officials said.
A Florida Teen Wanted to Hurt His Ex-Girlfriend for Dumping Him, So He Fatally Shot Her Mother: Cops
A teen in Florida allegedly said if his ex-girlfriend 'was not with him, she could not be with anyone’ before fatally shooting her mother, police said.
Florida Suspect Fatally Beats Victim for Mistakenly Thinking She Took Woman's Necklace Later Found in Owner's Top: Cops
A dispute over a necklace ended in murder after police say a woman 'snapped' and started punching the victim.
Unfriendly Skies: Florida Man Accused of Shooting Down Walmart Delivery Drone in His Neighborhood
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly shooting down a Walmart delivery drone over his neighborhood, police said.
'Horrible' Florida Mom Accused of Striking Boyfriend, Toddler Son with Car — ‘Like Bump, Bump, Bump Run Over,' Sheriff Says
A Florida woman allegedly got upset with her boyfriend and ran him and their 16-month-old son over with her car, police said.
A Florida Couple Raked in $1.2 Million to Build Dream Pools. Instead, They Left 'Dangerous Debris Piles and Gaping Holes.'
The owner of a Florida pool business was sentenced for fraudulently collecting more than $1.2 million to build pools they never built, officials said
A Florida Man Was Moving into a Home. Then, a U-Haul Crash Led to Him Fatally Shooting His New Neighbor, Cops Say.
A Florida man reportedly crashed a U-Haul into his new neighbor's balcony. A fight ensued and ended with one man fatally shot, police said.
Cops Kill Florida Man After He Shot Three Women, Including Mother, Cousin and Ex Girlfriend's New Partner
A man in Florida went on a shooting spree, killing three people including his mother before dying in a shootout with police, authorities said.
Foul Play: New Jersey Suspect Flew to Florida to Attack Fellow Gamer After ‘Online Altercation,' Sheriff Says
A man from New Jersey has been arrested after he allegedly flew to Florida to attack a fellow gamer after an 'online altercation,' officials said.
Florida Father Claims His 6-Week-Old Son Died After 'Accidentally' Hitting Head on Knee: Police
A man in Florida allegedly confessed to 'bashing' in infant son's head, killing him, but claims it was an accident, police said.
A Florida Cosmetic Surgeon Performed Plastic Surgery on His Wife. She Died, and He's Now Accused of Manslaughter.
A plastic surgeon in Florida has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife for allegedly failing to call 911 during cosmetic procedure, cops said.
The Notorious 'I-95 Killer' Left a Trail of Dead Gay Men Along the East Coast (FPD CASE VAULT)
Gary Bowles, known as the 'I-95 Killer,' managed to stay ahead of cops as he left bodies along the East Coast. Here is the story of his killings and capture.
Police: Elderly Florida Woman Allegedly Killed Roommate Because He 'Did Not Clean Up After Himself'
An elderly woman in Florida was tired of her roommate not cleaning up after himself, so she allegedly shot him to death, police said.
McMayhem: Florida McDonald's Worker Accused of Shooting at Customers After Drive-Thru Complaint
A McDonald's employee in Florida fired shots at a vehicle after the customers complained about their order in the drive-thru, officials said.
A 5-Month-Old Baby Boy Wouldn't Stop Crying. So His Dad Slammed Him Around Until the Newborn Died.
A Florida man is in prison for killing his baby. When the infant wouldn't stop crying, the dad slammed and hit the infant, prosecutors said.
Florida Teenager Fatally Shoots Dad, Then Kills Mom in Front of Responding Deputies
A teen who was 'mentally unfit' and had his guns taken away got his hands on a weapon and fatally shot both his parents, police said.