Coral Springs, FL

Mountain View, CA

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

Lake County, FL

Tavares, FL

Fox News

A Florida woman was arrested and is facing charges in connection with the ambush attack that killed one deputy and injured two other deputies.

Florida woman arrested for ambush murder in killing of deputy, claimed she worked for God

Lauderdale Lakes, FL

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Uncovering Florida

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left 16-year-old Amari Dreakford dead and another 15-year-old male injured in Lauderdale Lakes, according to the official press release sent out this morning.

Juveniles Charged in Connection to Lauderdale Lakes Teen Homicide

Los Angeles, CA

RadarOnline

Richard Simmons was covered in cuts and bruises and had a broken leg when he died the day before his 76th birthday.RadarOnline.com exclusively obtained a copy of Simmons' autopsy report revealing the extent of the "blunt traumatic injuries" credited with causing the fitness guru's accidental death. Simmons, who disappeared from the public eye in 2014 after a prosperous career in exercise media, suffered the injuries during a "ground level fall" at his Hollywood Hills home. The date of injury was listed as "unknown" by the Los Angeles Medical Examiner.On the evening of July 11, "he experienced an episode of dizziness...

Richard Simmons' Autopsy Report Reveals 76-Year-Old Fitness Guru's Body Was Riddled With Cuts and Bruises

Tampa, FL

Hillsborough County, FL

The Mirror US

Deputy Tim White of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department was found dead in his squad car hours after finishing his shift at the county courthouse.

Florida police officer shoots himself dead in squad car outside courthouse in horrific scene

Doral, FL

The Independent

 A Florida mother was arrested for leaving her three-year-old son alone in an apartment when she went to get plastic surgery.Jessica Renteria, 25, was taken into custody on charges of child neglect following the incident back on June 27. Police had responded to the woman’s apartment complex in Doral around 4.15pm that afternoon after tenants found the child wandering the complex alone.Now, police have released bodycam footage from the incident, showing an officer finding the child and asking where his mother is.“Hey, little buddy, what’s your name?” the officer asks the child. “Do you know where papi and mami...

Florida mom arrested for leaving three-year-old son alone in apartment to go and get plastic surgery

Broward County, FL

Plantation, FL

NewsRadio WFLA

A lucky South Florida shopper won $1 million in the Mega Millions lottery on Friday night.

$1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Broward County Publix

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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Upworthy

A Florida teacher has been fired for giving her students zeros for missing assignments.Diane Tirado has been a teacher for years. Most recently, she was an eighth-grade history teacher at Westgate K-8 School in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Diane recently gave her students two weeks to complete an Explorer notebook project, but several students simply didn't hand it in. Since there was zero work done, Diane gave them zeros.She got fired for it.The elementary school has a rule called the “no zero policy." The lowest possible grade that teachers can give students is a 50, even if they don't turn anything in.

Florida teacher fired for giving zeros to students who didn't turn in their work

Oviedo, FL

A bus driver for a daycare in Oviedo, Florida, has been arrested and accused of leaving a sleeping six-year-old girl inside a hot shuttlebus for more than an hour. Barbara Ledbetter, 49, left the girl inside a "very hot" bus on Monday for over an hour, according to Oviedo Police Department. When the child woke up, she began banging on the bus window for help, and caught the attention of a passerby. Law enforcement was alerted and the girl was rescued from the bus.

Daycare bus driver arrested after six-year-old girl in ‘very hot’ bus is discovered banging on window

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

Detroit, MI

His body was found in an attic crawl space after he failed to visit his dying mother; he allegedly had an "intimate relationship" with the suspect sometimes charged for "sexual services." More than a year after a Michigan neurosurgeon was found dead in his Detroit home, a man who he...

Arrest Finally Made In Murder of Doctor Found Wearing 'Only Socks,' Wrapped In 'Blood-Soaked Carpet'

Florida State

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Panama City, FL

L. Cane

Floridians with a craving for fried chicken have plenty of options. And where you choose may depend on what you are looking for. Those who want waffle fries may opt for Chick-fil-A. If mashed potatoes and gravy are important, you might choose KFC. And those who want creole flavors may choose Popeye's. However, a Popeyes location in Panama City was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.

Florida Popeyes Shut Down After A State Inspection

A 16-year-old was arrested after four people were found dead in a Georgia park over the weekend. In a statement, Whitefield County Sheriff’s Office revealed that at approximately 11:14 p.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 25, officers were dispatched to Pleasant Grove Park in Dalton after shots were fired.

16-Year-Old Arrested After 4 Young Victims Found Dead in Georgia Park

Riverview, FL

USA TODAY

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.

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been ten years since the demise of beloved former and first and major child superstar turned U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple. She died from pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on February 10, 2014. But she lived a remarkable and compelling life of both victory and loss. This is her story.

In Memory of Former Child Superstar Shirley Temple: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Akeena

After serving the Fort Lauderdale community for over 25 years, Canyon restaurant has officially closed its doors, making way for a new culinary experience. The beloved dining spot, known for its Southwestern flavors and loyal following, will be replaced by Daniel’s, a steakhouse from the Miami-based Gioia Hospitality Group.

Beloved Florida Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 25 Years, Steakhouse Set to Move In

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

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

Detroit, TX

New York Post

A suspect has finally been charged for the brutal murder of Dr. Devon Hoover, the beloved Detroit neurosurgeon who was found slain in his own home last year.

Desmond Burks, 34, is accused of killing Hoover and stealing money and two designer watches worth several thousand dollars each, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said Wednesday.

Burks and Hoover, 53, were in an intimate relationship, and Burks occasionally charged the doctor for sex, Worthy explained, citing over 4,000 text messages that were examined by investigators.



The long investigation started on April 22, 2023, when a civilian complaint reported white Range Rover blocking a driveway....

Paid lover charged with murder of beloved Detroit brain surgeon

Pompano Beach, FL

NewsBreak

Woman arrested for shooting, killing man inside Coral Springs home: Police

A woman is facing a premeditated murder charge after police said she shot and killed a man inside a Coral Springs home on Saturday afternoon. A...

Woman arrested for shooting, killing man inside Coral Springs home: Police

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