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Latest Florida News and Updates
 - 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 standoffFlorida 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 FloridaA 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 sayTwo 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.
 - Daycare worker accused of child abuse after mother finds out 1-year-old son has broken tibia and fibula: sheriffA Florida daycare worker is accused of hitting and dropping a 1-year-old in a child abuse incident, authorities said. A second worker is accused of not reporting the incident.
 - 'She's touched so many lives': Gabby Petito's family speaks about keeping her memory alive, hunt for her killerGabby Petito's family thanked police and the public helping to find her remains. Authorities are searching for her killer. Her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, is a person of interest in the case.
 - Florida man attacks deputy while being arrested for girlfriend's murder: policeA Florida man attacked a deputy while he was being arrested in connection to the murder of his girlfriend. Police say two witnesses helped get the suspect in handcuffs.
 - Grandma found dead in bedroom with unconscious ‘extremely controlling’ boyfriend she planned to leave: SheriffA woman was discovered dead in her Florida home, and her boyfriend is now accused of her murder, police said.
 - She was having an affair with her husband's best friend. So they plotted to kill him.A woman was having an affair with her husband's best friend, so they killed him. Now, a Florida court has resentenced the woman to prison for her role in the plot.
 - A happy ending! Missing girl reunited with mom 14-years after she went missing in Florida. Here's how it happened.For more than a decade, a mom in Florida hadn't seen her daughter after her ex took the child, police said. But, they were reunited last week.
 - Federal arrest warrant issued for Brian Laundrie in Gabby Petito case, FBI saysFederal officials announced an arrest warrant for Brian Laudnrie has been issued. The warrant is related to his actions after Gabby Petito's death, investigators say.
 - Cops who stopped Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie in domestic dispute weeks before her homicide now under investigationOfficials in Moab, Utah, have launched an investigation into the police handling of a domestic incident between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie weeks before her homicide.
 - He beat his girlfriend with an ax, stabbed his daughter and tried to kill his son. Now, he heads to prison.A Florida man will spend life in prison for killing his girlfriend and daughter. He also tried to kill his son and burn down the family's home.
 - Florida teacher allegedly sexually assaulted student, evaded arrestA Florida teacher has been arrested after she allegedly had sex with a student. She is charged with sexual battery and other counts in connection to the alleged rape.
 - Can't get enough: Gabby Petito's homicide case has captivated a nation as experts try to explain the fervorExperts weigh in on why the nation has been captivated by the Gabby Petito homicide and disappearance, while other cases don't get so much attention.
 - Text messages, mental health concerns shed light on Gabby Petito's final daysA strange text message and mental health concerns happened in Gabby Petito's final days, according to a police search warrant. She went missing during a trip with her boyfriend Brian Laundrie.
 - Florida man dies from fentanyl overdose, suspected drug deal now charged with murderA Florida man died from a fentanyl overdose almost two years ago. Now, police say the man who provided the drugs has been charged with murder.
 - FBI raids Brian Laundrie's parents home looking for answers on his locations, Gabby Petito's deathFBI investigators say they are using a search warrant at the home of Brain Laundrie's parents in the case's latest developments. The warrant is connected to the Gabby Petito case.
 - Officials say they believe they found the remains of Gabby Petito in Wyoming, weeks after she was reported missingPolice say they have found the remains of Gabby Petito in Wyoming, weeks after she was reported missing. The search for her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, continues in Florida.
 - Florida animal rescue worker hoarded 63 cats in her apartment. She’s now accussed of animal cruelty.A former animal rescue worker in Florida is charged with nine felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty for hoarding dozens of cats in her home.
 - Boyfriend and person of interest in Gabby Petito disappearance, now missing himself: reportsBrian Laundrie, boyfriend and person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petitto is now missing, according to a report. Petitto was last seen in Wyoming.
 - Missing road tripper Gabrielle Petito’s boyfriend named person of interest in case: ‘The answers will eventually come out’Police named Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of Gabrielle Petito, who went missing while with him on a road trip, as a person of interest in the case.
 - 70-year-old found stabbed to death in Florida in 2017. Police just announced an arrest.A man has been arrested in connection with a murder the occurred nearly four years ago in 2017. The suspect's DNA was found in the house on a beer can and a towel.
 - Man serving life in prison charged in brutal 2002 stabbing death of 15-year-old Florida girlPolice have charged a prisoner serving a life sentence in connection to the 2002 cold-case stabbing death of a 15-year-old girl in her Florida home.
 - Woman and daughter shot to death in car by man who was staying with them, police sayA Florida mother and daughter were shot and killed in a vehicle. Now police say a man that was staying with them is wanted in connection to their murders.
 - Boy, 12, arrested after leading police on a 120-m.p.h. car chase. He and 2 teen passengers now face murder charges.A boy driving a stolen car and his three teen passengers were detained, two on murder charges, after a high-speed chase with Georgia police, authorities said.
 - 'Not completely coherent’ father allegedly doused son’s room with fuel, sprayed bleach in his face: SheriffA Florida dad allegedly poured tiki torch fluid in his sleeping 4-year-old boy's bedroom and sprayed his face with bleach, authorities said.
 - Foster mother allegedly killed 4-year-old girl, said she was 'speaking with demons': policeA foster mother in Florida has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a 4-year-old girl in her care. Police say the child had multiple signs of a beating.
 - Man helped his ex's boyfriend move some belongings. He then shot her new lover and his own parents in a murder spree.A man in Florida will spend life behind bars for shooting three people. The victims included his parents and his ex's new boyfriend. The suspect also shot two dogs.
 - Florida Navy chief shot and killed her husband while their three children were inside the home, cops sayA Florida Navy chief petty officer has been arrested after she allegedly shot and killed her husband. Her husband was on the phone with 911 at the time of the shooting.
 - Florida man arrested after shooting dog during fight with girlfriend, cops sayA man in Florida has been arrested after he allegedly shot his girlfriend's dog between the eyes during a fight. Two children were in the next room, separated only by drywall, at the time of the shooting.
 - Shooting in Florida hotel bathroom leaves one dead, two men accused of murderA double shooting in a Florida hotel bathroom left one man dead and another injured. Now, police say two men have been charged in connection to the murder.
 - ‘Cyber grave robbers’ allegedly stole thousands of dollars from Florida condo collapse victimsThree people are accused of stealing identities from victims of the deadly condominium collapse in Florida. They allegedly used the IDs for a shopping spree.
 - Mother of toddler goes missing, family friend leads detectives to her body in Florida canal: SheriffThe body of a mother who vanished was discovered in a canal and a suspect is under arrest, officials said. The suspect is being held on first-degree murder.
 - Miami woman drowned toddler because 'Jesus Christ is coming,' police sayA Miami woman has been charged with murder after she allegedly drowned her daughter in the bathtub. She feared COVID and said Jesus was coming, according to witnesses.
 - 'He is evil': Sheriff blasts suspect in Florida shooting that left four innocent victims deadPolice say a shooting near Lakeland, Florida, left four people dead. A suspect has been charge and police say he did not know the victims, which included a baby.
 - 2 charged, 2 wanted in 16-year-old Florida cold-case homicide, police announceAuthorities in Okaloosa County, Florida have two men in custody for a 2005 cold case killing. They say the alleged gunman and a cohort are still on the loose.
 - 3 Florida men charged in connection to victim found shot to death and buried in shallow graveThree men in Florida are in custody after detectives discovered a car filled with blood and then located the victim’s body in a shallow grave.
 - Woman tries to run down cops in stolen car, but is shot and killed by officers. Now, the passenger faces a murder charge.A Florida woman tried to run down the cops while in a stolen vehicle. Police say they fired shots and killed the woman, but a passenger is now charged with murder.
 - Man confessed to killing his travel partner in a Florida hotel room, cops sayA man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed and killed a man with who he had traveled to Florida, police said. The suspect confessed to the murder.
 - TikTok influencer, amateur porn star accused of leaving toddler alone to go visit with friendsA woman with millions of followers on social media and porn sites was arrested on a child neglect charge. Police say she left her 4-year-old to visit a friend.
 - Man found dead in home, suspect seen walking through neighborhood on security footageA Florida man was found dead inside his home. Police say the suspect was seen on security footage calmly walking through neighborhood beforehand.
 - Man hit motorcyclist at 94 in a 35 mph zone, now faces homicide charge, police saidA Louisiana man faces a homicide charge after he allegedly crashed into a motorcyclist in Florida, killing one, police said. The suspect was going 94 mph.
 - Second victim dies following 2020 Florida parasailing accident, boat captain now charged with manslaughterTwo tourists planning to marry have died following a parasailing accident, and the boat’s captain is now accused of manslaughter by culpable negligence.
 - A husband was found shot dead after arguing with his wife. Now, she's accused of murder.After an argument at night, a Florida man was found shot to death the following morning. Police say his wife has been charged with his murder.
 - Gunman allegedly high on mushrooms fatally shoots man, dances on top of victimA man enjoying an evening out in Florida with his family was shot multiple times and the alleged assailant reportedly danced on top of him after the incident.
 - Police searched for the killer in 1985 cold-case murder. He was already serving life in prison.Police in Sarasota, Florida, say they have solved the 1985 cold-case killing of a mom. The suspect was in prison on an unrelated murder charge.

