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 - Victim Found Dead In Burned Car, Convicted Felon Now Accused Of MurderA man in Florida was charged with murder after police said they found a victim in a burned car. Police said the suspect is a convicted felon.
 - 1-Year-Old Child Beaten To Death In Florida, Suspect Now In CuffsA Florida man who police say beat a 1-year-old to death has been arrested. Terin Smith is charged with first-degree murder in the infant's death.
 - Woman Found Shot Dead In Jacksonville, Suspect Arrested A Month LaterA woman has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a person in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said. The arrest happened a month after the incident.
 - Her Boyfriend Wanted His Brother-In-Law Dead. Then, She Orchestrated The Murder-for-hire Plot.Florida woman sentenced to prison for her role in a murder-for-hire plot that ended with a Florida professor dead. She was convicted of murder.
 - Woman Stabbed Her Boyfriend And Father To 3 Children In Thigh Causing Fatal Wound: PoliceA woman in Florida stabbed her boyfriend to death and now faces a murder charge, police said. No motive has been released in the alleged murder.
 - Police Arrive At Home To Find Murder Victim Wrapped In Bed Sheet, Suspect Covered In BloodPolice in Florida responded to a home to find a person with blood on them and a victim wrapped in a bed sheet. The suspect has been charged with murder.
 - 'He's Killing the dogs': Man Threw And Slammed Puppies In Drug Store Bushes, Report SaysA man in Florida faces animal cruelty charges after police said he threw and slammed puppies in bushes near a drug store, according to a report.
 - 65-Year-Old Man Accused Of Killing Woman In Florida, But Police Have Not Said WhyA man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Florida, police said. Authorities have not released a motive in the murder case.
 - He Was Supposed To Watch And Protect His Girlfriend’s Son For The Night. Instead, He Beat The Toddler To Death.A man in Florida was sentenced to prison for the beating death of his girlfriend's toddler son, who he was watching. He first claimed the child fell.
 - 3-Year-Old Girl Dies From Severe Head Injury, Two Caregivers Accused Of MurderTwo adults face murder charges after a toddler was taken to the hospital with severe head injuries, police in Florida said. Another child was removed from the home.
 - Dispute Over Snorkeling Territory Turns Heated, Ends With A Victim With A Gash To The Head: PoliceA couple in Florida face charges after police said they attacked a man with a pole and fishing rod in a dispute over where to snorkle, authorities said.
 - He Rode Shotgun With An Acquaintance. Then, He Shot And Killed Him As They Drove.A man in Florida will head to prison for killing a friend as they drove along. A bloody glove helped tie the killer to the crime scene, authorities said.
 - Man Killed During Home Invasion In 2007, Fingerprint Technology Improvement Just Allowed Police To Arrest A Suspect.A man already in prison for robbery has been charged in connection to a cold-case murder, Florida police said. The victim was shot and killed in the incident.
 - ‘She Didn’t Deserve That’: Florida Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Woman After She Falls From His CarA Florida man was taken into custody after he allegedly shot a woman in the head and the incident was captured on surveillance video, authorities said.
 - Two People Found Shot To Death In Jacksonville, Suspect Arrested Weeks LaterA man faces two murder charges in connection to a shooting in Jacksonville that killed a man and a woman, police said. The motive has not been released.
 - South Carolina Caretaker Arrested After Vulnerable Adult Found Dead On Bedroom Floor, Police SayA man has been arrested in connection with a vulnerable adult who recently was found dead in a South Carolina residence the two shared, police said.
 - Pair Accused Of ‘Senseless Killings’ Of Two Victims Eight Days Apart In Florida, Sheriff SaysA man and woman in Florida are accused of murdering two people last month in what police believe were targeted attacks, authorities announced.
 - Man Did Not Seek Medical Care For Child After His Pit Bull Attacked The Victim: ReportA man faces charges for not seeking medical care for a child that was attacked by his pit bull dog, according to a report. The victim wasn't taken to the hospital until the next day.
 - Woman Accused Of Murder After Missing Alabama Couple Possibly Found Buried In Florida, Police SayA woman is accused of double homicide after remains possibly belonging to a missing Alabama couple were located buried on a property in Florida, cops said.
 - Florida Mother Arrested For Meth Trafficking Now Accused Of Manslaughter Of 4-Month-Old Son, Authorities SayA Florida mother locked up on charges related to meth trafficking is now accused of manslaughter in connection with the death of her baby, authorities said.
 - Her Disabled Husband Filed For Divorce. Then, She Fatally Stabbed Him More Than 140 Times.A woman in Florida will go to prison for stabbing her disabled husband to death. Police said the victim had recently wanted a divorce before the attack.
 - ‘You Don’t Want Me To Go In My Purse’: Woman Allegedly Shoots Victim In Packed Uber After Fight, Miami Cops SayA Florida woman is accused of killing a new acquaintance after the pair got into a dispute while taking an Uber ride during a night out, authorities said.
 - Florida Landlord Accused Of Fatally Shooting Tenant After Slapping Him During Dispute: PoliceA Florida landlord was arrested in connection to the shooting murder of his tenant following a backyard get-together by the pool, police said.
 - Florida Teen Assistant Teacher Accused Of Touching Girl ‘Inappropriately’ Under Her Dress At Preschool: CopsAn 18-year-old assistant teacher at a private Florida preschool is accused of allegedly touching a young student under her dress, according to authorities.
 - ‘I Just murdered My Ex-Girlfriend’: Man Calls 911 To Report Murdering His Son’s Mother In Driveway, Cops SayA Florida man shot his ex-girlfriend to death and then picked up the phone and reported the crime, authorities said. Now, he has been charged with murder.
 - Man 'Savagely' Beaten And Left To Die At Florida Shopping Plaza, Authorities Arrest Two Suspects In CaseA man was found beaten near a Florida supermarket and later died from their injuries. Now, police said they have arrested two murder suspects.
 - Florida Mother Arrested After Toddler ‘Severely Impaired’ After Ingesting THC-Laced Chocolate Bar, Cops SayA Florida mother wound up behind bars after her 2-year-old child took a THC-laced edible from a purse and ate it, authorities said. The THC was in chocolate.
 - Caregiver Accused Of Burning Toddler With Pot Used To Make Instant Ramen As A Form Of PunishmentA caregiver in Florida faces a child abuse charge after she allegedly used a hot pot to make ramen and then burned a child as a form of punishment.
 - Man Shot And Killed Victim, Then Buried Remains In His Backyard, Cops SayA man in Florida was charged with murder after police said he shot a victim and buried the remains in the yard. No motive has been released in the case.
 - Fake Cop Pulls Over Car And Gets Driver's Information. He Continued The Act Until A Real Cop Pulled Up.A man pulled a driver over and faked being a police officer until a real cop pulled up, authorities in Florida said. Now, the suspect faces charges.
 - Reckless Driver Accused Of Running Over Marine Turtle Nest On Florida BeachA North Carolina man found himself in hot water in Florida after he allegedly ran over a turtle nest while driving recklessly on the beach, police said.
 - Suspect Went Into Elderly Woman's Home, Stole Apple Juice Then Exposed Himself To Victim And Her Caregiver: PoliceA man in Florida is accused of going into a home, taking apple juice then exposing himself to an elderly woman and her caregiver, police said.
 - Woman Had Sex With Several Minors, Sent Them Explicit Pictures On Social Media: InvestigatorsA woman in Florida is accused of having sex with several minors at her Florida home, authorities say. The woman also allegedly sent explicit pictures.
 - Florida Man Who Allegedly Fatally Bludgeoned, Stabbed Mom Planned ‘Putting An End’ To Her For 1 Year: PoliceA Florida man is accused of planning out the murder of his mother for a year and then luring her to her death, authorities said. The suspect is being held in jail.
 - Home Health Aide Stole From 93-Year-Old To Buy Alcohol, Groceries: PoliceA home health aide in Florida is accused of stealing from a 93-year-old patient. Police say the money was used to buy groceries and alcohol.
 - She Texted A Gang Member, ‘I See An Opp Wide Open.’ Soon, Two Teens Died At Club Mass Shooting.A woman in Florida will head to prison for her role in a mass shooting at a club. She played look out before the shooting which killed two teens.
 - A Mother Told Her Son, ‘I Love You.’ Still, He Bludgeoned Her To Death For Her Debit Card.A man in Florida will head to prison for killing his mom for her debit cards. The victim said, "I love you," as her son beat her to death, police said.
 - Florida Man ‘Annoyed’ After Roommate Got Locked Out Allegedly ‘Shot Him To Get Him To Go Away’: DeputiesA Florida man fed up with his locked-out roommate allegedly shot and killed him with a pellet gun, authorities said. The suspect is being held in jail without bond.
 - Alabama Man Charged In Connection To Alleged Sexual Assault Of Autistic Woman In Florida, Authorities SayAn Alabama man is accused of sexually assaulting and strangling an autistic woman on a Florida beach last month, authorities said. He was arrested.
 - Florida Man Allegedly Fatally Choked, Stabbed On-Off Girlfriend With Letter Opener In Hotel Room, Police SayA Florida man is accused of killing his on-and-off girlfriend by choking her and stabbing her with a letter opener in a hotel room, authorities said.
 - A Man Was Shot Dead At A Florida Nightclub in 2017. More Than 4 Years Later, The Suspected Killer Was Caught.A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a Florida nightclub. It took more than four years to arrest the suspect.
 - School Board Member On Trip To Florida Accused Of Assaulting Teen. When Cops Spoke To Him, He Said 'This Is Not Good.'A school board member in Pennsylvania is accused of touching a teen during a trip to Florida. The suspect initially denied the incident but then admitted it, police said.
 - An Elderly Veteran Offered A Homeless Man A Place To Stay. He Was Then Murdered And Stuffed In A Closet.A man in Florida was sentenced to prison after his conviction of murder for the death of an elderly veteran. The victim took in the homeless man before his killing.
 - Man Called 911 To Say He Had Shot Someone. Police Arrived And Found He Was Telling The Truth.A Florida man was charged with murder after calling 911 to say he shot someone, police said. Investigators said there was an argument before the shooting.
 - Man Created Websites To Express His Love To A Woman. Then, It Turned To Cyberstalking, Police SaidFlorida police arrested a man and said he created websites and then cyberstalked a woman. The victim tried to contact social media sites to have the posts removed.
 - Florida Father Arrested After 8-Year-Old Boy Finds Gun, Shoots Two Toddlers While Playing, Police SayThe Florida father of an 8-year-old young boy who accidentally shot two toddler girls, one fatally, was placed under arrest in connection to the incident.
 - Alleged Gang Member Accused of Deadly 2014 Unsolved Shooting, Police SayAuthorities in Western Florida identified and arrested a suspect in connection to the gang-related murder of a man more than seven years ago.
 - Florida Man Hacked His New 75-Year-Old Roommate To Death With Machete, Authorities SayA man in Florida fatally attacked his elderly roommate with a machete and then later admitted to a stranger what he did, authorities claimed.
 - Florida Pastor Exposed Himself Then Performed A Sex Act While On The Patio Of A Starbucks, Police sayA pastor in Florida is accused of getting naked and performing a sex act on a Starbucks patio, police say. He had previous charges at the same location.
 - Woman Said She Shared Video Of Child Sexual Assault Because She Is A 'People Pleaser': CopsA woman claimed she shared a video of child porn because she was a people pleaser and a friend asked her, police in Florida said. She was arrested.

