Sunday, April 5, 2026
Civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry Daniels claim Jacksonville Sheriff's Office shows pattern of excessive force against Black residents following Dasaun Williams arrest.
Three Sarasota police officers used crisis intervention training to talk down a man attempting suicide from a downtown parking garage's sixth floor.
Waldersee Oge, 46, charged with six counts including misconduct after allegedly operating illegal license renewal scheme from inside tax collector's office.
Two-day blood drive at Culver's restaurants in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Middleburg and Yulee honors 21-year-old woman who died from sudden cardiac arrest.
A Miami-Dade deputy sustained minor injuries when a vehicle struck his patrol car while he was blocking traffic at the scene of a fatal fiery crash near Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
Three women attacked by strangers in four months across Palm Beach Gardens, Martin County. Two died, one survived ocean assault.
A 20-year-old driver was sentenced to 18 days in jail after violating probation with a second arrest for driving 117 mph in a 70 mph zone under Florida's super speeder law.
Fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn forced guests to jump from second-floor balcony as good Samaritans helped rescue people including an infant at 2:12 a.m.
Waldersee Oge, 46, allegedly used office database to issue temporary permits to people not present, accepting payments via Zelle in exchange.
Early morning fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn on Polk Street forces evacuation of more than 60 people, with four requiring medical attention.
Three critically endangered great hammerhead sharks discovered dead on Juno Beach, Hobe Sound Beach, and Naples Beach with fins removed, prompting $5,000 reward.
Goldie Pitts, 81, returned from therapy to find a black SUV had crashed into her Fort Lauderdale home, destroying her den and laundry room.
A 15-year-old was shot in the foot by a Miami-Dade deputy during a confrontation in Goulds after reports of someone with a gun at a park.
Former Mascotte police officer James Duckett's execution stayed as Florida Supreme Court considers DNA testing appeal in 1987 child murder case.
A woman suffered non-life-threatening leg injuries when her SUV collided with a home on Northwest 13th Street in Broward County Thursday afternoon.
Nancy Metayer Bowen, Coral Springs vice mayor and first Black Haitian American commissioner, was found dead in domestic violence incident. Husband Stephen Bowen arrested.
Nancy Metayer Bowen, Coral Springs vice mayor and Florida Democratic Party vice chair, was found dead at her home Wednesday morning in what police are investigating as domestic violence.
Shaya Lunger, 54, described as trusted community member, faces lewd conduct charges involving 15-year-old girl in northeast Miami-Dade home.
Jean Joseph and Janalie Camille Bingham admitted to defrauding hundreds of investors through Wells Real Estate Investment LLC from 2019 to 2024.
Joel and Jennifer Kohnert face child abuse charges after allegedly locking their 12-year-old daughter in a room for years at their Coral Springs home.
Kinloch Park Elementary, Kinloch Park Middle, and West Miami Middle schools were locked down after false threats prompted massive police response.
A 36-year-old man suffered third-degree burns over 90% of his body in a Miami apartment fire Tuesday evening that may have been caused by a cigarette near a gas can.
Tiger Woods waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after deputies found hydrocodone pills during his March 27 Jupiter Island crash arrest.
Ashton Cawley, 29, faces armed cannabis possession charges after threatening patrons at Homestead Town Square Shopping Center Monday morning.
Willie Reed of Pompano Beach sentenced to up to 20 years for submitting tens of thousands of forged signatures to Michigan gubernatorial campaigns in 2022.
Daniel Le Lievre, 41, former Tuskawilla Middle School teacher, faces charges for relationship with 13-year-old student and her mother in Seminole County.
Six-month-old poodle Sophie found safe after being thrown from stolen white Bentley Continental in Fort Lauderdale Monday afternoon carjacking incident.
Tiger Woods was found with two white hydrocodone pills in his pocket after a rollover crash on Jupiter Island led to his second DUI arrest since 2017.
Lucas Jones, 19, charged with tampering with evidence after police found human remains in two suitcases at Palm Bay's notorious Compound area.
Orlando police wrongfully arrested Volusia County man Beau Burgess after incorrect facial recognition match, part of pattern of similar cases nationwide.
Claudia Orellanes, 33, and Neil Schwabe, 54, were thrown from their 27-foot boat and struck by the vessel in waters near West Point and Crandon Park Marina.
Claudia Orellanes, 33, of Coral Gables died and Neil Schwabe, 54, of Coconut Grove was hospitalized after being thrown from their 27-foot boat Saturday morning.
A police shooting near Bayfront Park during Ultra Music Festival left both an officer and suspect hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Saturday morning.
Korarise Hill, 24, faces multiple charges after forcing woman to drive from Sanford to Palm Coast while beating her during the trip.
Tiger Woods was arrested Friday after his Land Rover crashed on Jupiter Island, Florida, facing charges of driving under the influence and refusing a urine test.
Tiger Woods faces DUI charges after rolling his Land Rover in a crash near his Jupiter Island home, marking his second DUI arrest and fourth auto incident.
Braden Eric Peters, known as Clavicular, was arrested at Las Olas Isles rental home on Osceola County warrant for misdemeanor battery and conspiracy charges.
Braden Peters, 20, known as Clavicular, was arrested Thursday on battery charges in Fort Lauderdale with $1,000 bail set and April 10 expected release date.
Eddie Antonio Muniz, 41, faces trafficking charges after selling fentanyl-laced molly within 1,000 feet of Sweetwater Elementary School and near FIU campus.
Sheriff John Budensiek presented crash data to commissioners showing 3 annual deaths on 23-mile stretch residents call 'Bloody 7-10'
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission releases photos of boat suspected in fatal hit-and-run that killed North Bay Village businessman.
Part-time Volusia Sheriff's Office deputy James Kleeman, 65, was arrested and fired after placing tracking devices on his ex-girlfriend's vehicles.
Brandy Buckley received $14 million after eating contaminated ice cream from Bruster's in Palm Bay in 2018, leading to surgery and permanent infertility.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigators found two unregistered sex offenders living in the Florida Keys during compliance checks this week.
Fire rescue crews responded to a northwest Miami-Dade apartment fire early Thursday morning that left one unit heavily damaged with investigators searching for answers.
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research studies whether combining GLP-1 medications with amylin agonists produces better weight loss results than GLP-1 alone.
Florida Fish and Wildlife officers investigate fatal boating accident near Miami Beach where dark blue vessel fled scene after striking 7-foot dinghy.
Two Indian River County employees killed outside Vero Beach library in targeted shooting tied to marital breakup and affair, police say suspect Jesse Ellis remains missing.
Jorge Eliud Galindo Thompson, 43, fell to his death from the Interstate-395 Signature Overpass construction site in Downtown Miami early Monday morning.
Three people were hospitalized after a crash at West Broward Boulevard and 7th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale before a fire rescue truck was also struck.
Diego Murillo, Shakeel Singleton and Edwin Vargas face strong-armed robbery charges after allegedly stealing nearly $10,000 from two victims at Regal Marina.
Two-vehicle collision at West Broward Boulevard and Northwest Seventh Avenue sent three adults to trauma center before fire rescue truck was also hit.
Carri Miller, 36, faces 126 charges after police found stolen mail from 63 Holly Hill addresses in her possession during Sunday arrest.
Christopher Clardy, serving decades for 2017 Polk County murder, accused of setting fire in Dade Correctional Institution cell and throwing urine at officers.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests three suspects after seizing synthetic opioids and over $11,000 cash in undercover Tampa investigation.
Judge dismisses manslaughter charges against Richard Santiesteban, Leslie Lee and Rodolfo Mirabal in deadly 2019 Miramar shootout that killed UPS driver and bystander.
JSO officer punched teenager in face during arrest at Arlington McDonald's following Blue Cypress Park takeover involving over 200 teens.
Wes Watson, 42, faces domestic violence charges after allegedly beating his girlfriend following a Miami Heat game incident in March.
A Miami-Dade judge ruled that Nelson Nunez will remain in custody while Jusiah Jones was released to house arrest in Overtown gang rape case.
Michael Malik Harvey faces murder charges after fleeing deputies in stolen van, crashing into Fort Lauderdale canal and killing female passenger Sunday night.
Jazmin Paez, 20, sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to soliciting murder of her toddler through parody website rentahitman.com in Miami.
Yerard Collado, 23, called 911 to report shooting at another driver during road rage incident near Sweetwater mall, police say.
Deputy Steven Bruner suffered a medical emergency after helping evacuate residents from the 500-acre Baker Road wildfire in Calhoun County.
Olajuwon Shawn Dickerson, 32, of Marstons Mills faces aggravated battery charges after allegedly stabbing friend Brian Gordon during fight over women.
A toddler was found in Snake Creek Canal after wandering from a car in Miami Gardens and is recovering in stable condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital North.
Mandolyn Ann Shaffer-Brockwell, 37, faces multiple charges including battery and biting a police officer during road rage incident near Mall of Millenia.
Three-vehicle collision at West Flagler Street and Southwest 82nd Avenue sent eight people to HCA Kendall Hospital with injuries Saturday afternoon.
Edwin Horace, 25, was terminated from BSO after being charged with sexual battery and false imprisonment involving two victims at a Deerfield Beach party.
Tomás Niembro, 64, former CEO of Nodus International Bank, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and sanctions violations in Miami federal court.
ATF and Broward Sheriff's Office arrest brothers in major fentanyl distribution case while fitness influencer faces domestic violence charges in separate incident.
Adan Negron-Morris, 42, faces $1 million bond after allegedly killing two Indiana University students while driving without headlights on Collins Avenue.
Florida's 4th District Court of Appeals ruled Publix had no duty to protect customers from unforeseeable criminal acts in 2021 supermarket shooting case.
Diego Alejandro Escobar Ortega, 37, of Weston was arrested after squatting for days in a Miami Shores home owned by sports media personality Dan Le Batard's wife.
Charlene Brittany Forti, 27, charged with first-degree murder after MDMA pill allegedly caused death of Georgia nursing student at Miami festival.
Royer Perez-Jimenez died at Moore Haven detention center, marking the 13th ICE custody death in 2026 and second in Florida this year.
Adan Negron-Morris, 42, of Lakeland faces charges after allegedly killing two tourists crossing Collins Avenue in Miami Beach Wednesday night.
Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar faces life felony charges for allegedly molesting a 9-year-old during 2020 Panama City Beach vacation.
Grether Leidy Guadarramas Pena, 41, faces felony child abuse charges after allegedly attacking a family member who had gay content on Discord.
Four suspects face federal charges after high-speed boat pursuit carrying 15 undocumented migrants ended with warning shots fired 21 miles east of Miami-Dade.
Florida State University sophomore kicker Conor McAneney was arrested Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale on charges including battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.
Kymesha Tarpley, 48, faces arson and aggravated battery charges after allegedly throwing gasoline on her ex-girlfriend, causing third-degree burns in Hollywood apartment fire.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested three teenage girls after more than 200 teens gathered at Blue Cypress Park in Arlington, leading to fights and gunfire reports.
Michael King, 54, was executed by lethal injection Tuesday for the kidnapping, rape and murder of 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee in North Port in 2008.
Jundy Rodriguez and Ricardo Hadam arrested after bullets flew outside Stir Crazy strip club on South Dixie Highway, striking walls and windows.
Nathan J. Cooper, 37, is wanted for shooting a Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer employee in front of children after a dispute in West Little River neighborhood.
Daniel Valencia, 37, faces seven counts of attempted murder in connection with March 25 firebombing that left 16-year-old girl with burns on 45% of her body.
Willnat Shantae Young, 33, faces aggravated assault charges after confronting customers with firearm in parking lot dispute at South Beach location.
Miami police review surveillance video after girl reports attempted abduction near Jose de Diego Middle School on Northwest Fifth Avenue Tuesday morning.
Korarise Hill, 24, faces multiple charges including domestic battery and fleeing law enforcement after allegedly assaulting victim and leading deputies on dangerous pursuit.
Army Reserve Maj. Cody Khork, 35, killed in Kuwait drone attack, arrives at Lakeland airport with law enforcement escort to Winter Haven funeral home.
A 2-year-old dalmatian-pointer mix named Scooter was found tied to a pole outside a Chevron station on West Hallandale Beach Boulevard Tuesday morning.
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly grabbed a Jose de Diego Middle School student and pulled her into an alley in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood Tuesday morning.
The Pulse Nightclub building where 49 people died in 2016 will be demolished Wednesday morning, making way for a $12 million permanent memorial in Orlando.
Michael King was put to death Tuesday evening for kidnapping, raping and murdering 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee in North Port in 2008.
Police search for gunman who shot victim multiple times at Thirsty's Liquor Bar on West Hallandale Beach Boulevard after argument inside establishment.
Five suspects face felony charges for using magnets to bypass fuel pumps and steal diesel across multiple Northwest Florida counties.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed death warrant for Michael King, 54, convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering Denise Amber Lee in 2008.
Attorney General James Uthmeier gives Tampa Mayor Jane Castor until March 31 to reverse police department sanctuary policies or face removal from office.
Former Rep. David Rivera faces trial for allegedly lobbying for sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon without registering as foreign agent, receiving $5.5 million.
Apopka Commissioner Nick Nesta disclosed he represented Christopher Delgado, accused of $328 million crypto fraud, in home sales before April 14 runoff election.
Perfume Outlet 1803 on State Road 7 loses $20,000 in merchandise after masked thieves break in, marking second major theft since April 2024.
Maurice Anthony Scott, 36, was arrested three hours after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian on State Road 7, then fleeing the scene in his damaged Infiniti.