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Florida Woman Accused of Setting Tinder Date on Fire After He Refused to Give Her Money to Fix Her Car: Police
A Florida woman asked her Tinder date for some money to help her out with car troubles, but she then set the man and his car on fire, according to authorities.
Trio Arrested in Florida After Kidnapping Victim Texts 911 From Backseat of Suspects' Car: Sheriff
Three people in Florida have been arrested after they allegedly kidnapped a man, who was reportedly able to get free after texting 911, cops said.
Suspected Serial Killer Accused of Cold-Case Murders of 3 Florida Women Died After Plane Crashed in South America
Florida investigators cracked the cold case murders of three women whose bodies were dumped over a 14-month span between 2000 and 2001.
‘I’m a Murderer!’ Florida Woman Smoked Laced Marijuana, Killed Her Mother and Then Gouged Out Her Eyes
A Florida woman said she was high on drugs when she murdered her mother, gouged out her eyes and placed them on a cardboard box.
Casanova Killer: How a Handsome Devil Raised Hell and Left a Trail of Bodies From Florida to Texas (FPD CASE VAULT)
Paul John Knowles was a handsome devil born to raise hell, as he left a trail of bodies from Florida to Texas during a 1974 rampage.
Elderly Florida Couple Got Into Argument Over Coffee Maker, Husband Chucked Oreos at Wife, Police Say
An elderly couple in Florida got into an argument over coffee maker. Then, the husband chucked Oreos at wife, police said.
Missouri Woman Accused of Strangling Son to Death with Tablecloth, Then Running Errands With His Body in the Car
A Missouri woman arrested after police say she strangled her son to death and then drove around Florida running errands.
Grindr Hookup Takes a Dark Twist With Grisly Murder; Suspect Found Hiding Under Couch Days Later, Police Say
A man was charged with first-degree murder after investigators say he hid in the home of a man he met on Grindr for days after killing him.
Wedding Bells and Bullet Shells: Florida Teacher Accused of Shooting His Wife, Brother-in-Law at Wedding in Tennessee
A teacher in Florida has been accused of shooting his wife and brother-in-law at a wedding they all attended in Tennessee.
Florida Woman Allegedly Fires Shots at Boyfriend's Girlfriend in 'Sugar Daddy' Love Triangle, Police Say
A Florida woman has been accused of firing shots at her boyfriend's girlfriend during a 'sugar daddy' love triangle.
Facing Hard Time? Florida Viagra Robber Nabbed After Drug Hold-Up at Pharmacy, Police Say
A Florida man allegedly handed CVS store employees a threatening list as he demanded Viagra and other prescription drugs, police say.
Florida Woman Arrested on Drug Charges. Then, Police Find Cocaine and Fentanyl Inside Her Body During Jail Search, Police Say.
A woman in Florida was arrested on drug charges. Then, police allegedly found drugs inside her body while booking her into jail, officials said.
Florida Teen Accused of Shooting His Brother After Fight Erupts Over Video Game
A teen in Florida is being accused of shooting his brother during a fight over a PlayStation, police said.
86-Year-Old Florida Man Dies After Son Allegedly Drove Over Him Multiple Times in Bar Parking Lot, Police Say
An elderly man in Florida died after his son allegedly drove over him multiple times in a bar parking lot, police said.
Florida Man Accused of Drugging, Fatally Strangling Husband Who Was About to Move Out: Cops
A man in Florida allegedly poisoned and strangled his husband to death before staging a fake crime scene, police said.
Florida Mom Kicks, Throws 3-Year-Old Son Down Hallway in Doorbell-Cam Video: Police
A Florida woman is facing felony child abuse charges after being caught on camera allegedly kicking and throwing her 3-year-old, police said.
Alien Invasion? Mysterious UFOs Appear in Texas, Florida and Hawaii
Recent UFO sightings have drawn comparisons to those that were shown in video released by the U.S. government.
'Was That Bad?' Florida Teen Allegedly Heard in 911 Audio Saying He Took Photos of His Fatally Stabbed Mother
The teen allegedly waited for his mom to fall asleep before he stabbed her to death while his newborn sister slept next to her, police said.
Florida Woman Accused of Driving Drunk, Backing Car Over Husband While They Looked for Their Runaway Dog
Florida woman accused of driving drunk and then backing over her husband as they searched for their runaway dog.
Florida Couple Used Facebook to Lure Man for ‘Unorthodox’ Date, ‘Took Turns Cutting His Throat’: Sheriff
Police said a Florida couple has been arrested after they lured a man in for an 'unorthodox date' and then cut his throat, robbed him.
A Florida Mother Made a Pitstop at a Bar. But She Left Her Sleeping Babies Alone in Her Unlocked, Idling SUV, Cops Say.
Florida woman accused of stopping into a bar, all while leaving her 2-year-old and 8-month-old sleeping children in the car.
‘I’m Extremely Sorry’: Former US Marine Sergeant Accused of Fatally Shooting Alleged Pokémon Shoplifter in Florida
An assistant manager at a GameStop store in Florida reportedly shot and killed an alleged Pokémon shoplifter, police said.
‘It Could Have Been Prevented’: Florida Couple Arrested After 3-Year-Old Autistic Son Drowns in Pond, Cops Say
A 3-year-old autistic boy drowned in a Florida pond and now his parents have been arrested in connection with his death, police said.
3 Florida Suspects Accused of Kidnapping, Waterboarding Strip Club Employee — Even After Discovering They Mistook Him for Coworker: Officials
Three men in Florida have been arrested after they allegedly kidnapped the wrong intended victim and then waterboarded him, cops say.
Florida Grandmother Accused of Manslaughter After Deadly Antihistamine Found in 11-Month-Old Grandson’s Bottles: Sheriff
Florida grandmother accused of killing 11-month-old grandson after deadly antihistamine found in his bottles
'They All Deserved It': Why Aileen Wuornos Says She Became America's First Female Serial Killer (FPD CASE VAULT)
A look into the story of Aileen Wuornos, the first female serial killer who wreaked havoc in 1989 and 1990.
A Former Navy Veteran Reported Her 5-Year-Old Girl Missing in Florida. She Killed the Child and Ditched the Remains in Another State.
A mom in Florida called police and reported her daughter missing. It turned out she killed the child and left the remains in Alabama. Now, the mom is in prison.
A Florida Man's Lover Refused To Delete Sexually Explicit Images. So He Shot Him to Death.
A man in Florida was sentenced to prison for killing his lover, according to a report. The victim refused to delete sexually explicit images of the two.
Florida Lawyer Accused of Leaving Children on Beach After 3-Year-Old Found Alone in Surf
A Florida lawyer left two young girls she was watching alone for over half an hour, with the younger one wandering into the surf.
A Florida Man Admitted He Was Physically and Mentally Abusive Toward His Girlfriend. Now, He’s Going to Prison for Murdering Her.
Florida man admitted to being physically and mentally abusive to girlfriend before killing her in 2022.
A Florida Father Argued with Other Football Parents About Their Kids’ Skills. Then, He Flashed a Gun and Got Arrested, Cops Say.
Florida man accused of flashing gun at youth football game after arguing with other football parents.
A 'Quiet and Shy' 11-Year-Old Boy Shot 2 Fellow Football Players After Food Was Slapped from His Hands During Practice: Police
An 11-year-old Florida boy allegedly shot two teens while at football practice after they slapped food out of his hands, cops say.
Florida Man Gouges Out Roommate’s Eyes During Fight: Police
A fight broke out at a psychiatric hospital in Florida and ended with one man pulling 'both of the victim’s eyes out of his eye-sockets,' officials said.
Argument Over Sale of Dog in Florida Ends With 2 Adults, 3-Year-Old Child Dead, Police Say
A dispute over the sale of a dog in Florida lead to the fatal shooting of three people, including a 3-year-old child, cops say.
Florida High School Track Coach Accused of Raping 16-Year-Old Student: Sheriff
A high school track coach in Florida has been accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student after giving the boy sports equipment.
Two Florida Colleagues Argued Over Work Issues. Then One Shot the Other in the Back 'Over Nothing.'
A man will head to Florida prison for shooting and killing a work colleague, prosecutors said. The suspect was working at a construction site during the altercation.
Elderly Florida Man Accused of Killing Neighbor Trimming Trees on Fence Line Between Their Homes
An elderly man in Florida allegedly shot his neighbor to death while he was trimming trees along their fence line, cops say.
Florida Ninth Grader Accused of Attempted Murder After Stabbing His Teacher in Neck With Scissors During Class
Florida teen charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking teacher with a pair of scissors, officials said.
Florida Woman Accused of Leaving Her 11-Year-Old Son With Dead Man in Hotel Room After Drug-Fueled Threesome
A Florida mom has been accused of leaving her 11-year-old son in a hotel room with a dead man for several hours after drug-fueled threesome.
‘Something Was Just Off’: Cops Say Florida Mom Left Son Alone in Running Car to Go Swimming and ‘Meet Sharks’
A woman in Florida has been accused of abandoning her 2-year-old son in car so she could go swimming and 'meet sharks.'
Florida Father Accused of Using Heavy-Duty Saw to Murder His ‘Stand-Up, Stellar’ 16-Year-Old Son: Sheriff
A Florida man has been accused of using a heavy-duty saw to murder his 'stand up, stellar' 16-year-old son, authorities said.
A Florida Man Tried to Run Over a Man He Believed Was a Convicted Child Molester. The Victim Wasn’t.
A man in Florida ran over another man with his vehicle thinking he was a convicted child molester. Turns out, he was wrong.
No Joke: Florida Boy, 15, Flashes Grin After He's Arrested in Connection With Death of 6-Year-Old Girl in Drive-By Shooting
15-year-old Florida boy charged with murder in connection with two deaths, including 6-year-old girl, in drive-by shooting, according to authorities.
Teen Pizza Hut Employee ‘Scarred for Life’ After Supervisor Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Her, Sheriff Says
A 16-year-old girl was told to clean the bathrooms at work. Then, her boss allegedly followed her and sexually assaulted her, cops say.
Sick Ride: Florida Woman in Hospital Gown Steals Ambulance Parked Outside Hospital, Cops Say
A Florida woman dressed in only a hospital gown stole an ambulance from a hospital parking lot and led officers on a chase, officials said.
Florida Man Accused of Pressuring Teen Mom to Hire Hitman to Kill Her 3-Year-Old Son — ‘The Kid Is the Problem’
An 18-year-old mom in Florida allegedly went online and plotted to hire a hitman to murder her 3-year-old son, according to authorities.
Florida Mother Kills Herself After Murdering Daughter, Young Son Following Custody Battle Loss
A woman in Florida lost custody of her son to his father. Instead of turning him over to his father, she killed him and his sister before killing herself: Cops
Florida Boy, 14, Accused of Murdering Sixth Grader Girl in ‘Unthinkable’ Crime
A 14-year-old boy is accused of murdering a sixth-grade girl at a home in Florida, according to authorities.
Florida Woman Accused of Selling Crack Out of Motel Room in Front of Her 1-Year-Old Baby
A woman in Florida was arrested after she allegedly was selling crack cocaine out of her motel room in front of her 1-year-old baby, police said.
'Pure Evil': A Florida Man Wanted To Know What It Was Like To Kill. So He Ran Over An Elderly Vietnam War Vet.
A man wanted to know what it was like to kill a person, so he ran over an elderly man in Florida. Now, the killer will spend his life in prison.