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Florida Teens Accused of ‘Blood Ritual’ Plot to Kill Classmate Laugh and Joke in Patrol Car Video
New video of two Florida teenage girls, arrested in January in an attempted-murder investigation, shows disturbing conversations between the two.
Woman Accused of Killing 8-Year-Old in Hit-and-Run Laughs During First Court Hearing
Florida woman Victoria Johnson laughed during her first court appearance after being charged in a fatal hit-and-run that killed an 8-year-old boy. She faces multiple charges including leaving the scene of a crash and tampering with evidence.
Ex-Con Cuts Plea Deal After He Was Busted With an Insulated Beverage Container Crammed in His Rectum
An ex-con accepted a plea deal after officers found an insulated beverage container concealed in his rectum, according to court records.
Ex-Con, 29, Back in Jail After He Struck a McDonald’s Drive-Thru Worker in the Face With a 'Frozen Coffee Beverage': Cops
A 29-year-old Florida man was arrested after police say he threw a frozen coffee drink at a McDonald’s drive-thru worker, striking the employee in the face.
'My Mommy Left Me’: 5-Year-Old Flags Down Police After Mom Left Him Home Alone to Go to Walmart
A 5-year-old boy flagged down officers from the North Miami Beach Police Department after his mother allegedly left him home alone to go to Walmart and never returned.
Nurse Planned ‘Romantic’ Birthday Surprise for Lover — Then Beat Her to Death and Dragged Her Behind SUV, Police Say
A Florida nurse allegedly planned a birthday surprise for his girlfriend, writing a romantic message in her car before beating her to death and leaving her body on a Palm Beach County road.
Florida Woman Allegedly Let Newborn Drown in Toilet — Then Performed On Stage in Local Theater
A woman from Florida gave birth in a washroom and watched her newborn drown before going to perform in a local theater
Florida Couple Busted After Allegedly Faking Teen Son’s Cancer to Cash In on Donations
Edward Downing and Stephanie Skeris carried out a scheme to collect money from donors who believed their 15-year-old son had cancer
Florida Nurse Under Fire After Urging China, UK to ‘Attack the U.S.’ to Oust Trump
A nurse from Florida has posted a video on TikTok urging foreign governments, including China and the UK, to attack the U.S. and dethrone the Trump 'regime'.
Florida to Execute Former Officer Convicted of Murdering 11-Year-Old Girl
An ex-officer from Florida who was convicted for sexual assault and murder of an 11-year old girl, will be executed.
Kash Patel Ousts FBI Employees Connected to Trump Classified Documents Case
FBI Director Kash Patel ousted at least 10 staff members including agents and supervisors to support personnel.
Florida Man Charged with Seven Felonies for Pointing Gun at Multiple Drivers
A Florida man faces seven felony charges after being arrested following a road rage incident.
A Florida Man Got into a Dispute with the 81-Year-Old HOA President at Their Complex. Then, He Shot Her Dead.
A man in Florida shot and killed two neighbors in an HOA dispute, police said. One victim was in charge of the HOA, officials noted.
Trump’s Suspected Would-Be Assassin Had Over 100 Criminal Counts Filed Against Him, Conviction for Weapon of Mass Destruction Possession
A man with a long criminal record, including a machine gun conviction, was arrested in connection with a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
A Florida Man Was Mad His Coworker Had an Affair with His Wife. So, He Turned to Murder.
A man in Florida was sentenced to prison for killing his coworker who was having an affair with his wife. Witnesses said the killer shot the victim several times.
Florida Man Attacked Ex-Girlfriend and Her New Boyfriend with Blacksmith Hammer (FPD CASE VAULT)
A man attacked his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend with a hammer at a home in Florida. He will now spend life in prison for the assault.
A Florida Man Woman Ghosted Her Ex-Boyfriend After Their Breakup. So He Fatally Shot Her While She Was on Her Way to Work.
A man in Florida was sentenced to life in prison after fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend because she disappeared on him.
A Florida Man Had His Pregnant Wife Killed for a $500,000 Insurance Payday. Then, He Found Out He Would Not Get a Dime.
A man in Florida had his wife killed for the life insurance money, but then found out he would not get a dime. Now, he's in prison for his crime.
'Juvenile Terrorist,' 11, Faces Felony Charges for Phoning in Bomb and Shooting Threats to Florida Schools: Sheriff
An 11-year-old boy has been arrested and is facing over two dozen felony charges for making threats to Florida schools, officials said.
High Tide: Hurricane Debby Washes $1 Million Worth of Cocaine onto Florida Beach
A good Samaritan found the packages after police say Hurricane Debby washed 70 pounds of cocaine worth over $1M onto a Florida beach.
Florida Drug Sting Near Tractor Supply Store Uncovers Cocaine, Thousands of Fentanyl Pills: Sheriff
A Florida man has been arrested after a drug sting catches him allegedly selling cocaine and fentanyl to undercover cop, officials said.
Florida Woman Accused of Killing Her Child's Father After Dirty Diaper Argument
A Florida woman was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting her child's father over his reaction to a dirty diaper, officials say.
Florida Ex-Con Admits to 2002 Stabbing Deaths of Pregnant Woman, Her 6-Year-Old Son in Alabama: Police
An ex-con recently released from prison in Florida allegedly confessed to the 2002 stabbing deaths of a pregnant woman and her son in Alabama, cops say.
Pilotless Puzzle: Police in Florida Investigate How Partial Plane Ended Up Mysteriously Dumped in Vacant Lot
Police in Florida have charged two men in the mysterious dumping of half a plane in a vacant lot, authorities said.
Snow Day: Texas Trooper Seizes 242 Pounds of Cocaine During Traffic Stop
During a routine traffic stop in Texas, a trooper discovered 242 pounds of cocaine in the driver's vehicle, authorities said.
‘Tear This B**** Up’: Florida Woman Accused of Inciting 500-Person Riot at Roller Rink After Daughter’s Party Canceled
A Florida woman is accused of inciting a 500-person riot at a roller rink after they cancelled her daughter's party.
Researchers Declare First Extinction of Species in United States Connected with Rising Seas
The Key Largo tree cactus has been declared extinct, making it the first in the U.S. to get this distinction due to rising seas, researchers said.
Florida Man Who Held 4-Year-Old Boy Off Hotel Balcony to ‘Scare Him a Little Bit' Drops Child on Head: Police
A man in Florida is accused of holding a 4-year-old over hotel balcony to 'scare him a little bit' and then dropped him two stories.
Cents-less: Florida Man Accused of Robbery After Attempting to Withdraw One Penny from Bank
A Florida man tried robbing a bank of one penny, but instead ended up behind bars with no money, officials said.
A Florida Teen Wanted to Hurt His Ex-Girlfriend for Dumping Him, So He Fatally Shot Her Mother: Cops
A teen in Florida allegedly said if his ex-girlfriend 'was not with him, she could not be with anyone’ before fatally shooting her mother, police said.
Florida Suspect Fatally Beats Victim for Mistakenly Thinking She Took Woman's Necklace Later Found in Owner's Top: Cops
A dispute over a necklace ended in murder after police say a woman 'snapped' and started punching the victim.
Unfriendly Skies: Florida Man Accused of Shooting Down Walmart Delivery Drone in His Neighborhood
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly shooting down a Walmart delivery drone over his neighborhood, police said.
'Horrible' Florida Mom Accused of Striking Boyfriend, Toddler Son with Car — ‘Like Bump, Bump, Bump Run Over,' Sheriff Says
A Florida woman allegedly got upset with her boyfriend and ran him and their 16-month-old son over with her car, police said.
A Florida Couple Raked in $1.2 Million to Build Dream Pools. Instead, They Left 'Dangerous Debris Piles and Gaping Holes.'
The owner of a Florida pool business was sentenced for fraudulently collecting more than $1.2 million to build pools they never built, officials said
A Florida Man Was Moving into a Home. Then, a U-Haul Crash Led to Him Fatally Shooting His New Neighbor, Cops Say.
A Florida man reportedly crashed a U-Haul into his new neighbor's balcony. A fight ensued and ended with one man fatally shot, police said.
Cops Kill Florida Man After He Shot Three Women, Including Mother, Cousin and Ex Girlfriend's New Partner
A man in Florida went on a shooting spree, killing three people including his mother before dying in a shootout with police, authorities said.
Foul Play: New Jersey Suspect Flew to Florida to Attack Fellow Gamer After ‘Online Altercation,' Sheriff Says
A man from New Jersey has been arrested after he allegedly flew to Florida to attack a fellow gamer after an 'online altercation,' officials said.
Florida Father Claims His 6-Week-Old Son Died After 'Accidentally' Hitting Head on Knee: Police
A man in Florida allegedly confessed to 'bashing' in infant son's head, killing him, but claims it was an accident, police said.
A Florida Cosmetic Surgeon Performed Plastic Surgery on His Wife. She Died, and He's Now Accused of Manslaughter.
A plastic surgeon in Florida has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife for allegedly failing to call 911 during cosmetic procedure, cops said.
The Notorious 'I-95 Killer' Left a Trail of Dead Gay Men Along the East Coast (FPD CASE VAULT)
Gary Bowles, known as the 'I-95 Killer,' managed to stay ahead of cops as he left bodies along the East Coast. Here is the story of his killings and capture.
Police: Elderly Florida Woman Allegedly Killed Roommate Because He 'Did Not Clean Up After Himself'
An elderly woman in Florida was tired of her roommate not cleaning up after himself, so she allegedly shot him to death, police said.
McMayhem: Florida McDonald's Worker Accused of Shooting at Customers After Drive-Thru Complaint
A McDonald's employee in Florida fired shots at a vehicle after the customers complained about their order in the drive-thru, officials said.
A 5-Month-Old Baby Boy Wouldn't Stop Crying. So His Dad Slammed Him Around Until the Newborn Died.
A Florida man is in prison for killing his baby. When the infant wouldn't stop crying, the dad slammed and hit the infant, prosecutors said.
Florida Teenager Fatally Shoots Dad, Then Kills Mom in Front of Responding Deputies
A teen who was 'mentally unfit' and had his guns taken away got his hands on a weapon and fatally shot both his parents, police said.
'So Many Unanswered Questions': Killers Who Forced Florida Teen into Van and Violently Murdered Him Still at Large Almost 12 Years Later
A Florida teenager was kidnapped by men in a van while riding his bike before being burned to the point his face was unrecognizable.
A Florida Man Got Drunk and Made a Move on His Friend. She Rebuffed Him, So He Ran Over Her with His Truck.
A Florida man was sent to prison for killing a friend. She had rejected his advances, so he killed her in a parking lot at the beach.
Florida Man Accused of Killing Friend While Pistol-Whipping Him During Dispute Over Pool Pump
A Florida man got into an argument with his friend over a pool pump and then allegedly shot him while pistol-whipping him, police said.
Cops in Florida Fatally Shoot Man Holding Knife, Piece of ‘Mutilated and Dismembered’ Roommate: Officials
A Florida man was shot and killed after he allegedly dismembered his roommate and then came out of a house holding part of the victim's body, cops said.
Florida Mother Nearly Drowns Toddler Who Knocked Over Plants, Claims Child 'Possessed' by Devil: Affidavit
Police say a mother in Florida is accused of trying to drown her child she said she believed was 'possessed by the Diablo.'
A Florida Man Failed as a Priest and Wore the Uniform of a Cop. But, His True Passion Was Serial Killing.
Gerard Schaefer might have killed and raped dozens of women in Florida. Though he worked for a short time as a cop and tried to be a priest.