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She vanished from her Florida home 15 years ago. There were no suspects — until weeks ago.
A woman went missing from her Tallahassee, Florida, home in 2006. Police organized searches with no luck. In recent weeks, police named a possible suspect.
60-year-old man allegedly killed man he knew from childhood in Florida condo
A 60-year-old man allegedly killed a man at a condo in Navarre, Florida. Cops say he was confronting someone from childhood with papers from a people finding website.
Florida man accused of killing teacher now connected to second homicide case
A Jacksonville man already jailed for the 2019 murder of Atlantic Coast science teacher now facing new murder charges in death of missing Florida woman, police said.
Two women arrested in connection to robbery turned murder in Miami
Two women have been arrested on murder charges in Miami. Police say the two women and another suspect attempted to rob the victim, then shot him multiple times.
A man broke into a woman’s apartment in Florida and started to sexually assault her. She fought him off with a knife.
A man has been arrested in Florida after he allegedly broke into a woman's apartment and started to rape her. The victim found a knife and kick the suspect out.
Suspect released from custody and immediatly breaks into a car in jail parking lot, police say
A suspect was released from jail in Florida and then broke into a car in the jail's parking lot, police said. The suspect stole $4, according to authorities.
Florida man accused of triple homicide and an apartment complex, booked on 20 charges
A Florida man allegedly killed three people at an apartment complex, including a 16-year-old. He tried to get cops to shoot him but gave up and was arrested.
Florida murder suspect admitted to police he killed a man and disposed of his body: report
A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly killed a man and disposed of his body. Cops say he went to police and turned himself in to authorities.
Duo attacks another man at Florida bar after the victim said not flirt with a girl
A man told another man not to flirt with a girl at a Florida bar. Police say a duo then attacked the man and stabbed him in the neck with a beer bottle.
Duo killed a person in retribution days after he was cleared in another homicide, cops say
A person was killed in Florida and police say it was retribution days after he was cleared in another homicide. Now, two suspects have been charged with murder.
8-time felon opens fire and shoots toddler in Florida, police said
A man has been arrested after he allegedly shot a child from a car after a verbal argument in a gas station parking lot. The suspect allegedly is an eight-time felon.
Man crashed electric scooter into 77-year-old bicyclist, killing her, police said
A man has been arrested after he allegedly crashed his electric scooter into a 77-year-old bicyclist, killing her. He has been charged with manslaughter.
Engaged couple found dead in car in Florida in botched drug deal, two teens now accused of murder
Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a couple was found shot to death in a car in Florida. One was 18 years old and the other 15 years old.
Shooter disguised in clown mask fatally shoots victim in head, Florida cops say
A Florida man dressed in a t-shirt and jeans and wearing a clown mask fatally shot a man, police said. One suspect has been arested, police said.
Suspects kidnapped wrong woman but killed her anyway in murder-for-hire plot gone wrong: Prosecutors
The murder trial has begun in the case of a Florida woman who was murdered after alleged hitmen kidnapped her — and then realized they had the wrong person.
Florida woman allegedly shot boyfriend dead after getting into late-night fight outside a bar: Police
A Florida woman is accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend after the two got into a fight during a night out. She now faces a murder charge, police said.
A day after Christmas, he killed a firefighter and his children's grandfather. Then said he was glad he did it.
A man in Florida told a courtroom he was glad he killed a firefighter and grandfather to his children. A judge sentenced the suspect to life in prison.
Florida man shot his mom one time during argument, now accused of murder
A man in Florida is accused of killing his 60-year-old mom in a shooting. Police say the shooting happened during an altercation. The suspect was charged with murder.
She drunkenly crashed into an off-duty cop, killing the seven-year veteran. Here's how long she'll spend in prison.
A woman in Florida was sentenced to prison for a drunken crash that killed a police officer. The victim's vehicle burst into flames after the collision.
Florida man shot dead at boxing match promoting fight against gun violence, police say
Two groups attending a 'Stop the Violence' boxing match in a Florida parking lot got into a fight with each other and a person ended up dead, police said.
A former police detective got away with murder for decades — until DNA caught up with him.
A former police detective in Florida was sentenced to prison for a cold-case murder. He was linked to the homicide by DNA decades later, officials said.
She grew jealous over her boyfriend's new relationship. That's when she burned down his house and killed his grandkids.
A woman who became jealous over her ex's new relationship and killed his grandkids will head to prison. The jury considered the death penalty in the case.
Florida drug rehab owner allegedly caught dealing fentanyl. ‘I am just absolutely speechless,’ sheriff says.
A Florida woman who owns a drug rehabilitation clinic is accused of dealing opioids from the facility, authorities said. She was arrested this week.
72-year-old man shot and killed in his backyard in Jacksonville, suspect arrested
A man has been charged with the murder of a 72-year-old man at his home in Jacksonville, Florida. The victim was found in his backyard with a gunshot wound.
Undocumented migrant allegedly killed 5-year-old in drunken crash and then fled the area
A man has been arrested after he allegedly hit a vehicle while drunk driving, killing a 5-year-old girl. He was living as an undocumented migrant in Florida.
Group home employee beat teen for not finishing homework while coworker stood by and did nothing: police
A worker at a group home beat a student over completing their homework, Florida police said. Another coworker was nearby and did nothing to stop the attack.
He asked police if they found his girlfriend. When they did, she was dead from 20 stab wounds.
A man who stabbed his girlfriend 20 times, leading to her death, will head to prison. As police led the convict from the scene, he asked if they found the victim's body.
Woman accused of murder after shooting man during argument, cops say
A woman allegedly shot and killed a man inside a Gainesville, Florida, apartment. Police say the two were having an argument that led to the shooting.
Florida man threatened to shoot up school after road rage incident with bus, cops say
A man in Ocala, Florida, has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to shoot up a school. Cops say he was angry that a school bus had abruptly braked.
Cat wandered onto man's property, so he allegedly shoot and killed the owner: report
A cat wandered into a man's property in Florida. He was not happy, so police say he went to the neighbor's house and confronted the owner, killing him.
3 teenagers accused of murdering ‘well-mannered and respectful’ Florida high school student, police say
Authorities arrested three teenagers in Florida on suspicion of murder after finding a missing high school student dead, police said. The victim was found in bushes.
Florida duo murdered 88-year-old during a robbery hoping to fund a trip to Michigan, police say
One year after an 88-year-old was killed in Florida, police say they arrested two suspects in the case. Investigators say the victim was killed during a robbery.
Florida man set fire to a statue of Jesus, two houses in one day: police
A Florida man is accused of setting a statue of Jesus on fire outside a church, police said. Authorities also believe the man set two houses ablaze.
Convicted killer recently released from prison caught in Florida after allegedly shooting man dead in New Jersey
A convicted killer released from prison less than two years ago was arrested in Florida in connection to a recent deadly New Jersey carjacking, officials said.
20-year-old man allegedly shot and killed his mother at a bus stop in Florida
A man allegedly shot and killed his mother at a bus stop in Florida. Police say he had had an argument with his mother about money about a week before the shooting.
Porn actress heading to prison for her role in the brutal murder of a Florida man
A porn actress, known as Aubrey Gold, was sentenced to prison for her role in a 2020 murder in Florida. She and two other men were accused of a shooting.
Florida man allegedly gunned down random residents in his neighborhood, killing one, deputies say
A Florida man allegedly shot two random strangers and authorities believe he could have become the state’s next serial killer, an official said.
Florida man killed pedestrian in a wheel chair — then fled the scene, cops say
A Florida man has turned himself in to police after he allegedly hit and killed an elderly man in his wheelchair while he was crossing the street.
Convicted killer released from prison last year allegedly admits to killing woman who recently vanished: cops
A convicted murderer recently released from prison is under arrest after a missing woman's body was found in a canal, police in Florida said.
Florida mom sent her kindergartner to school with a loaded gun in his backpack, cops say
A mother in Florida allegedly sent her kindergartner to school with a gun in his backpack. She is charged with improper storage of a firearm and contempt of court.
Florida man allegedly speeding 109 mph runs light, kills pregnant girlfriend, her unborn son, and friend: Cops
A man, pregnant woman and her unborn baby died after the car they were in went through a red light at over 100 m.p.h. and slammed into a car.
17-year-old man covered in blood arrested after body found in his home, cops say
A 17-year-old man has been arrested in Florida after he allegedly killed a man he was living in a house with. He was seen walking down the road covered in blood.
Florida woman killed, man injured as bullets flew in high-speed highway biker gang beef, cops say
A shooting between biker gangs left a woman dead in Florida, according to police. Another person was injured. One suspect is in custody, authorities say.
Florida man shot and killed riding dirt bike. Police searching for clues, suspect.
A Florida man was riding in a large group of motorcycles and ATVs when he was shot down and killed. Police are searching for suspects and clues.
Florida police shoot man in leg after he fires shots at them, leading to standoff
Florida police officers shot a man in the leg after he fired shots at them. Police say this led to an hours-long standoff before the man surrendered.
Teen accused of killing his 9-month pregnant girlfriend in Florida
A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend. Felicia Jones was 9 months pregnant at the time of her murder.
Mother with 'terrible temper' arrested in connection to baby's death 19 years ago: ‘She was probably very surprised’
Authorities have arrested a mother accused of killing her baby in Florida decades after the death was ruled a homicide.
He got away with murder 10 years ago in Florida. That was until he walked into a police station this week to confess.
A man randomly confessed to a decade old murder in Florida said he found religion and couldn't live with the guilt. The victim was strangled and dumped in teh woods.
Two men arrested in murder of high school quarterback, third man still on the loose, cops say
Two men were arrested in connection with the murder of a high school quarterback in Florida. More than 50 rounds were fired at his vehicle before it ran off the road.
A Florida woman was gunned down by a stray bullet. More than a decade later, police have few answers.
Tracey Walker was shot by a stray bullet as she sat in her living room. More than a decade later, Florida police have yet to make an arrest in her murder.