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'ChatGPT Told Gunman Targeting Children Gets More Media Attention': FSU Shooting Victim's Widow Sues OpenAI
The widow of Florida State University shooting victim Tiru Chabba has sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT helped gunman Phoenix Ikner plan the deadly 2025 campus attack.
He Called 911 to Check on His Sick Daughter — Then ICE Took Him Away
A South Florida father who called 911 to check on his sick 4-year-old daughter was arrested by deputies and later detained by ICE, according to court documents.
Florida Mother Accused of Abandoning Kids at Hospital After Blaming Them for Dog’s Death
A Florida woman was recently charged with three counts of child neglect after abandoning her children at a hospital for killing one of her dogs.
Florida Woman’s Final Words Helped Investigators Identify Her Killer
The woman said that the man invaded her home, raped her, and then chased her down the road, before leaving her for dead.
Mom Dies After Running With Baby to Escape Gunfire in Chilling Florida Case, Father released
A Florida shooting left a 28-year-old mother, her two children, and her mother dead across two locations in Plant City. Police say no suspect is in custody.
Florida Nurse Accused of Killing Deputies Charged, Cites ‘Brain Fog’ and Fatigue as The Reason
A Florida nurse faces manslaughter charges after a high-speed crash killed three deputies, with investigators citing fatigue, reckless driving, and possible “brain fog” as key factors.
Nurse Charged Months After Crash That Killed 3 Florida Deputies on Highway
A 31-year-old nurse has been charged with three counts of vehicular homicide after a crash that killed three Palm Beach County deputies on State Road 80.
Florida Man Enraged Over ‘Brake-Checking’ Opens Fire on Family Car Carrying Child
A Florida man is accused of firing into a vehicle carrying four people, including a child, after allegedly being brake-checked twice during a road rage incident.
Florida Mom Charged After Allegedly Kicking Child During Pop Warner Game, Resists Arrest
A woman was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff after she wildly stormed in the middle of a football game and attacked a juvenile player.
Inside $4.3 Million Home Depot Fraud Scheme: How Manager Allegedly Exploited Discounts
Florida Home Depot manager Mauricio Jimenez is accused of orchestrating a “systematic” fraud scheme that allegedly caused $4.3 million in losses over nearly three years.
Florida Man Charged After Allegedly Stalking FedEx Driver, Shooting Him Multiple Times at Work Site
A Florida man was charged with murder after he allegedly stalked and shot a man seven times
U.S. Army Soldier Allegedly Threatened to “Kill Every Single Jew” in Discord Messages About Synagogue Attack
Federal prosecutors say Army soldier Jakob Marcoulier threatened to attack a synagogue and kill Jewish people in recorded Discord messages.
Florida Man Convicted in Horrific 1976 Killing of 13-Year-Old Step-Niece Faces Execution
James Ernest Hitchcock, convicted in the 1976 killing of his 13-year-old step-niece, is set to be executed in Florida on April 30 following years of court appeals.
Disney Dad Banned for Life After Allegedly Assaulting Cast Member Over Missed Photo Opportunity
A Disney World guest was arrested and permanently banned after allegedly attacking a Mirabel performer at Epcot during a dispute over line-cutting and photos.
Second Body Recovered Near Tampa Bridge Where USF Student Was Found Dead, Mystery Deepens
Authorities in Tampa recover a second unidentified body near the Howard Frankland Bridge as the search continues for missing USF student Nahida Bristy. Arrest made in Zamil Limon’s death.
Florida Man Accused in Doctoral Student Killings Asked ChatGPT a Chilling Question Days Before the Murders
Florida man Hisham Abugharbieh allegedly searched ChatGPT about disposing of a body before killing two University of South Florida students, court documents reveal.
Infant Hospitalized With Brain Bleed as Father Faces Shaking Allegations
A 31-year-old father has been charged with aggravated child abuse after his 7-month-old son suffered serious brain injuries. Investigators allege the infant was shaken, leading to a brain bleed and surgery.
Florida Son Who Crawled Through Dog Door, Killed Mother Over Failed Theft Gets 56-Year Sentence
A Florida man is sentenced to 56 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing his mother in her home while children were inside, authorities said.
After Florida Execution of Man Who Killed Neighbor in Burglary, Warden Performs Final Step to Confirm Death
Florida executed Chadwick Scott Willacy on April 21 for the 1990 murder of his neighbor, marking the state’s fifth execution of the year, as the victim’s family called the long-awaited sentence justice.
Tesla Driver in Florida Made 6-Word Threat Before Shooting at 3 Women Outside Restaurant
Florida woman Samantha Morales is jailed without bond after allegedly opening fire on three women outside a Homestead restaurant, injuring two in the April 17 incident.
Executed Florida Inmate’s Final Words to Fellow Death Row 'Brothers' Draw Attention
A Florida inmate, Chadwick Scott Willacy, was executed by lethal injection on April 21, marking the state’s fifth execution this year amid ongoing concerns over the process.
Florida Inmate Laughs in Court After Killing Cellmate With Pen, His 3-Word Reply to Judge Stuns Court
Florida inmate Marcus Terry receives a second life sentence for killing his cellmate with a pen, reportedly laughing in court as the judge described the crime.
Florida Man to Witness Execution of Mother’s Killer 36 Years After Brutal 1990 Murder, Recounts Her Final Words
Florida inmate Chadwick Willacy is set for execution more than 36 years after the 1990 murder of Marlys Sather, as her son, John Sather, prepares to witness the sentence carried out.
Florida Student Charged After Netanyahu ‘Drop Bombs’ Message Sparks Panic, Calls It a ‘Dumb Joke’
A Florida International University student faces charges after alleged bomb threat messages referencing Benjamin Netanyahu sparked panic in a campus group chat.
Florida Man Gets 25 Years For Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Mom Of Two
Cesar Navarrete, who was arrested in 2024 for multiple charges, was recently sentenced to 25 years in prison
Florida Influencer Arrested in Robbery Case Involving $33K in Designer Goods
Gino Gusich, an influencer, was recently arrested on Sunday, April 12, after being identified as a suspect in a robbery
Ex Florida Deputy Hit With Murder Charge in Deadly Roommate Shooting
A former Brevard County sheriff’s deputy is facing a second-degree murder charge stemming from the fatal shooting of his roommate
Florida Man Fires Shots After Couple Allegedly Plans Attack on Woman’s Friend, Sentenced to Jail
A Florida man is sentenced to 25 years in prison after a jury finds him guilty of attempted murder and conspiracy in a shooting allegedly planned with his girlfriend.
Florida Pair Accused of $200K Fraud Targeting Friends with Cruise and Luxury Goods Scam
A Florida couple is accused of scamming friends out of over $200,000 through fake cruise deals and luxury jewelry offers, leaving families betrayed and without refunds.
Mother Arrested After She Made Baby Formula with Methamphetamine Water
A woman from Florida was arrested after she used the same water to make baby formula, which she used to wash her methamphetamine needle.
Florida Woman Opens Fire at Teens’ Car After Violent Park Altercation, Arrested
A 43-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly firing at a car full of teens during a violent park fight, with authorities saying the incident could have turned deadly.
20 Year Old Mother Arrested in Florida Following Grim Infant Death Investigation
Florida mother Crystal Garcia is accused of smothering her 3-week-old baby and staging the scene to look accidental, police say.
Florida Woman Who Treated 4,400 Patients Without License Will Not Serve Jail Time
A Florida woman who posed as a nurse treated over 4,400 patients without a license before being sentenced to probation and community service, authorities said.
Florida Governor Issues 2-Word Response as Ex-Cop’s Execution Warrant Nears Expiration Amid DNA Fight
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has not ruled out signing a new death warrant for James Aren Duckett as the Florida Supreme Court reviews DNA testing claims that delayed his scheduled execution.
Woman in Her 70s Stabbed Up to 16 Times While Walking Dog in Random Attack, Police Say
A 25-year-old Florida man has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a woman in her 70s to death while she walked her dog, with hate crime concerns raised after his court remarks.
Woman Allegedly Sets Family Home Ablaze While Trying to Reconcile Marriage as Husband and Son Look On
A 40-year-old Orlando woman has been charged with felony arson after allegedly setting a home on fire in Citrus County. Deputies say she walked out with her belongings before the blaze was discovered.
Killer Cop or Innocent? Florida Execution Paused Pending DNA Results
James Aron Duckett, a former Mascotte police officer, has a stay of execution after being convicted of the 40-year-old rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa Mae McAbee, pending DNA test results.
Ohio Man Utters 3 Disturbing Words Before Arrest, Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Crash That Killed Elderly Couple
An Ohio man with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit has been sentenced to 20.5 years after a high-speed DUI crash on I-75 killed a Pensacola couple, Katherine and David Henson.
Man Who Bragged About His Gun Fatally Shoots Neighbor ‘Over Nothing’ While He’s on the Phone With His Mom
A Florida man allegedly shot his upstairs neighbor while he was on the phone with his mother. Authorities say the suspect had a history of aggressive behavior and bragged about his gun.
Florida Student Allegedly Stabs Two Seventh-Graders and Paraprofessional in School Hallway
A Florida middle school student allegedly stabbed two students and a paraprofessional at Walton Middle School in DeFuniak Springs on March 24. Authorities say the attack happened early in the morning.
Florida Mom’s Chilling Plot to Kill Her 3-Year-Old Son Draws Backlash, But No Prison Time — Here’s Why
Jazmin Paez pleaded guilty to plotting her child’s murder via a fake hitman site but will avoid prison, receiving probation and mental health treatment.
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'.