Florida State

A highly organized Colombian gang stole $1.4 million in cash and jewels after breaking into several "high-end" Florida homes. Three men and one woman slipped over the border as they raided the Polk County area of Florida in a string of attacks on wealthy middle-class homes and businesses. Sheriff Grady...

Colombian gang ransacking homes in Florida with clever disguise as cops issue warning

Ocala, FL

NBC News

A white woman with a history of harassing children and using racial slurs was convicted of manslaughter on Friday in the fatal shooting of a Black neighbor last year in Ocala, Florida. Susan Louise Lorincz, 60, killed Ajike “AJ” Owens with a single shot from a .380-caliber handgun as Owens...

Susan Lorincz, white Florida woman who fatally shot Black neighbor, found guilty of manslaughter

Alabama State

The office of Alabama’s attorney general has settled a federal lawsuit filed by death row inmate Alan Miller over the state’s plan for him to become the second known person in the nation to be executed using nitrogen gas.

Alabama settles lawsuit with death row inmate set to become second executed by nitrogen gas

Tampa, FL

Brandon, FL

Law & Crime

A Florida man is behind bars for allegedly breaking into his mother’s home through the dog door to steal from her and stabbing her to death while two kids — including his own daughter — were in the house. John “Jake” Aylor, 37, is facing charges of...

Son breaks into mother’s house through dog door, stabs her to death because he was upset there was nothing to steal: Cops

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Pinellas Park, FL

L. Cane

One could argue that it isn't too difficult to find good fried chicken in Florida if you don't want to take the trouble to make it yourself. Most mom-and-pop and restaurant chains serve it. And in many cases, you don't even need to exit your car if you opt for a fast food option. Unfortunately, one of Florida's fast-food chicken joints, a Popeye's in Pinellas Park, was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.

Florida Popeye's Shut Down After State Inspection - 16 Violations

Sarasota, FL

Akeena

Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

USA TODAY

Cole was convicted in the murder of 18-year-old John Edwards during a camping trip in north central Florida. He says he's should get life instead.

Florida inmate set for execution says he endured 'horrific abuse' at state-run school

Bartow, FL

A Florida death row inmate, convicted of a 1997 mass killing at a manufacturing facility, died on Thursday before an execution date could be set. Nelson Serrano, who had been diagnosed with a terminal condition, spent his final days confined to a wheelchair and suffering from severe health issues. Conviction...

Florida death row inmate dies before execution amid terminal illness

Riverview, FL

Kim Chambliss and Val Delacruz had just returned home from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with $3,300 in winnings when they were ambushed.

A Florida couple won $3,300 at the casino. Two men then followed them home and shot them.

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

Okaloosa County, FL

Crestview, FL

The defendant's roommate came home to discover that her expensive pet jumping spider – along with the spider's enclosure – was missing.
The post Florida woman arrested after she allegedly admits to drowning her roommate’s pet spider ‘in Ginger Ale’ first appeared on Law & Crime.

Florida woman arrested after she allegedly admits to drowning her roommate's pet spider 'in Ginger Ale'

Flagler County, FL

Fox News

A deputy in Flagler County, Florida, has resigned after witnesses say he fell asleep while guarding an inmate, allowing the inmate to escape custody.

Florida deputy was 'likely sleeping' when inmate escaped hospital: sheriff

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Cape Coral, FL

The US Sun

THE ruthless, face-tattooed killer who was convicted of murdering two women on the same day has been sentenced to death. Wade Wilson, the cold-hearted murderer who went viral on social media for his smug courtroom demeanor during his trial, was found guilty in June of the 2019 murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in […]

‘Deadpool killer’ Wade Wilson keeps smirking as he’s sentenced to death for sick Cape Coral murder spree

Miami, FL

A New York model allegedly told police officers she was under the influence of a party drug when she killed two people and injured two others in a crash in downtown Miami. Maecee Marie Lathers, 24, confessed she had taken "pink cocaine" when she ran a red light and crashed her white Mercedes into a black Range Rover and silver Suzuki. According to online jail and court records, she faces charges of driving without a license and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death or serious injuries.

New York model on 'pink cocaine' said she was 'from the future' after killing two in Miami crash

Former President Trump on Monday promised on Day 1 of his presidency to demand the resignation of "every single official" responsible for the disastrous 2021 Afghanistan military withdrawal.

'You're fired': Trump vows pink slips on Day 1 for every official responsible for 'Afghanistan calamity'

Broward County, FL

CBS Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE —   A man was found shot dead in a Broward County driveway late Saturday morning.Just before 12 p.m., the Broward County Sheriff's Office deputies and Fire Rescue were called out to a shooting near 2100 NW 28th St. in Oakland Park. When deputies arrived, they found Ammon Watson, 18, who had been shot dead in the driveway, BSO told CBS News Miami.Deputies quickly set a perimeter as BSO's Crime Scene and Homicide Units investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting.According to investigators, the shooter ran up to Watson while was in the driveway of a family home and shot him before running away from the scene.Anyone with information on Watson's murder should call BSO Homicide Detective Kevin Nitsch at (954) 321-4876. Tipsters can also submit information through the SaferWatch App or by contacting Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Tips can also be received by calling **TIPS (8477).


Man found shot dead in South Florida driveway identified

New Jersey State

Monroe Township, NJ

Three Florida residents have been arrested in connection to an apparent acid attack on a New Jersey woman who suffered burns to more than 35% of her body, according to a Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office press release obtained by CNN affiliate KYW.

Florida trio charged in apparent acid attack that left a New Jersey woman with burns to a third of her body, prosecutors say

The Independent

  A Florida man scheduled to be put to death on Thursday is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to delay his execution so that his challenge to Florida’s lethal injection procedures can be heard.Loran Cole, 57, is slated to be executed at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Florida State Prison after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant in July. Cole was convicted of kidnapping adult siblings camping in the Ocala National Forest in 1994, raping the sister and murdering the brother.On Monday, Cole appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the execution, arguing that his challenge...

A Florida man set to be executed this week appeals to the US Supreme Court for a stay

Largo, FL

I think that even the most prideful Floridian would concede that New York (particularly Buffalo) is the state most known for its chicken wings. But that doesn't mean that Florida doesn't have some chains that specialize in the dish. One example is Florida-based WingHouse. Unfortunately, one location of this chain, in Largo, was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.

FL Eatery Known For Its Wings & Waitresses, WingHouse Bar + Grill, Shut Down After State Inspection

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Broward deputy and SWAT team member sentenced to prison for PPP loan scheme

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Broward Sheriff's deputy and SWAT team member has been sentenced to four months in prison for falsifying information to receive...

Broward deputy and SWAT team member sentenced to prison for PPP loan scheme

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