Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
Tokitae aka Lolita dies before she was set to be transported back to Puget Sound
Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.
Woman arrested for allegedly poisoning man's drink with insect killer
A Florida woman was arrested this week after allegedly spiking a man's drink with cockroach spray, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Chihuahua died after C-section by fake vet, Florida detectives say
Police said the man is a licensed pet groomer but was posing as a veterinarian when he performed a C-section and spay procedure on the pregnant dog, Sugar.
'What is that?': Green fireball blazes across Florida sky
Stargazers across Florida were surprised when a green fireball flashed across the sky.
Florida dive team uncovers graveyard of cars in lake while searching for bodies
Miami-Dade police say a majority of the cars in the lake "are going to come back to crime."
Rapper 6ix9ine arrested in Florida for failure to appear
Rapper 6ix9ine was arrested in Florida on Wednesday after he failed to appear in court, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
Miami top cop's life saved by wife during attempted suicide: lawyer
Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez's wife saved his life during a suicide attempt last month when she seized his arm, their lawyer said Monday in a statement.
Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
Ohio police chief arrested in Florida after allegedly assaulting homeless man
Boston Heights Police Chief Chad McArdle originally told police that he was attacked by two suspects.
Trump's defamation lawsuit against CNN over 'the Big Lie' dismissed
The former U.S. president was seeking punitive damages of $475 million. But a judge said Friday in his ruling that Donald Trump's defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements.
Florida women arrested after fight in which woman's ear was bitten off
Deputies said one woman accused another of stealing alcohol and vape pens before the brawl began.
Ron DeSantis involved in car crash on drive to Chattanooga; Florida governor unhurt
DeSantis spokesman says 'We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation' after governor involved in crash
Florida A&M indefinitely suspends football-related activities in wake of unauthorized music video shoot
The hip-hop music video contained explicit lyrics and was recorded in the team locker room, the school said. Rapper Real Boston Richey's song titled "Send A Blitz" was released on Friday night.
Rapper YNW Melly murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks
A deadlocked jury has prompted a mistrial in the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly in South Florida. He's accused of murdering two of his friends five years ago.
Judge signals December could be too soon for Trump’s classified documents case but doesn't set trial date
Judge Aileen Cannon didn't say whether she would agree to Donald Trump’s request to delay the trial until after the 2024 election. But Prosecutors have proposed that the trial begins in December.
Donald Trump's classified documents case set for first pretrial conference hearing
The former president and his codefendant and aide, Walt Nauta, have pleaded not guilty to a 38-count indictment that accuses them of conspiring to hide classified documents from Justice Department investigators.
Trump and his legal problems overshadow DeSantis campaigning in South Carolina
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy for his presidential campaign, but the governor took only four questions, almost all of which centered on the party’s front-runner Donald Trump.
“Confused" 20-year-old dog surrendered by family finds forever home
Dax appeared to be “confused and sad" after he was surrendered to the shelter in Florida when his family could no longer care for him.
Florida volunteer Santa downloaded hundreds of child porn files, police say
James Jude Silverstone, who also worked as a town commissioner, was charged with 10 counts of transmitting child pornography.