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Brian Laundrie’s Family Lawyer Wants Immunity In Civil Suit Alleging ‘Beyond Outrageous’ Statements About Gabby Petito
A lawyer for the family of Brian Laundrie, who killed his girlfriend, Gabby Petito, on a cross-country road trip, is seeking immunity in a civil suit.
Florida Father Arrested After He And Another Parent Called To School About Their Children End Up In Parking Lot Fight, Police Say
Parents called to Florida school about their children misbehaving ended up in a parking lot fight, with one parent arrested for gun possession, police said.
Florida Correction Officers Accused Of Burning Inmates By Throwing Scalding Hot Water On Them: Sheriff
Two Florida correction officers were arrested after they allegedly threw scalding hot water on inmates, causing first-degree burns, officials said.
Two Dominoes Players Got Into A Dispute Outside A Jr.'s In N Out. One Is Dead And The Other Accused Of Murder.
An argument over a game of dominoes ended with a man pulling out his gun and shooting another man to death in Florida, authorities said.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty Against Florida Bodybuilder Accused Of Murdering His Ex-Wife, Burning Her Body
Prosecutors announced they will be seeking the death penalty against a Florida bodybuilder accused of murdering his ex-wife and then burning her body.
Pregnant Woman In Jail On Murder Charges Files Emergency Petition For Her Unborn Baby To Be Released
A Florida woman in custody on murder charges filed an emergency petition to have the unborn baby she is currently carrying released from detention, officials say.
A Man Tried To Buy Woman A Drink At A Florida Bar. Her Boyfriend Is Now Accused Of Shooting Him To Death.
A Florida man attempted to buy a woman a drink at a bar. Her boyfriend is accused of getting into an argument with the man and fatally shooting him.
A Businessman Didn’t Like A Bar Patron Urinating On His Building. So He Put A Bullet Into His Stomach, Prosecutor Says.
A Florida man is accused of fatally shooting a man because he urinated on a building he owns.
'I Actually Had No Fear': Surveillance Video Shows Florida Woman Fight Off Attacker Inside Apartment Complex Gym
A Florida woman was trying to work out at her gym when a man tried to attack her, but video footage shows her successfully fend him off.
Georgia Man Accused Of Stealing Ambulance While Intoxicated, Fleeing Naked From Cops After Traffic Stop
A Georgia man allegedly stole a private ambulance and then attempted to elude sheriff’s deputies by running away without any clothes on, officials said.
Florida Woman Tells Armed Man Attempting To Sexually Assault Her ‘He Would Have To Shoot Her First,’ Cops Say
A Florida suspect is accused of holding a woman at gunpoint and telling her to perform sexual acts on him. She said he'd have to 'shoot her first,' police say.
A Couple Didn’t Have A Cigarette Lighter For A Hotel Guest. So He Went Inside And Shot An Employee, Police Say.
A suspect is accused of fatally shooting a hotel worker after asking a couple for a cigarette lighter and assaulting them when they didn’t have one, police say.
She Thought She Heard Another Woman While FaceTiming Her Boyfriend. So She Tried To Smother Their Baby, Cops Say.
A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly put a pillow of her baby’s face after suspecting the child’s father was with another woman, authorities said.
A 13-Year-Old Cheerleader In Florida Was Found Stabbed 114 Times. Her Classmate Now Admits He Killed Her.
Florida teenager Aiden Fucci has pleaded guilty to the gruesome murder of 13-year-old cheerleader Tristyn Bailey, who was stabbed 114 times, authorities said.
Fugitive Suspected Of Murder Captured In North Carolina After Crashing Vehicle Of Missing Florida Lyft Driver
A man wanted for murder was arrested after he crashed a vehicle in North Carolina belonging to a missing elderly Lyft driver from Florida, authorities said.
Florida Teen Stole Dirt Bike, Shot Driver When He Fell Off After Narrowly Avoiding Collision, Police Say
A 17-year-old Florida boy on a dirt bike was charged with felony attempted murder after shooting at a driver during a suspected road-rage incident, police said.
Hair Leads To Arrest Of Suspect Accused Of 1987 Cold Case Murder Of Elderly Florida Woman, Sheriff Says
Investigators have identified and arrested a suspect in Mississippi in connection with the death of a Florida woman nearly 36 years, authorities announced.
Florida Man Admits To Sexually Abusing A Woman On Home Confinement Who He Was Monitoring
A Florida man who admitted to sexually abusing a woman on home confinement has pleaded guilty. He is awaiting a sentencing toward the middle of April.
‘This Is A Horrific Tragedy’: Florida Authorities Investigate Suspected Double Murder-Suicide Of Slain Mother, Son
A Florida man who moved in with his girlfriend and her adult son is suspected of killing the pair and then turning the gun on himself, authorities said.
Miami Man Dragged Woman From Vehicle Before Stabbing, Running Over Her, Police Say
A man in Miami accused of dragging a woman from a vehicle, stabbing her and then running over has been charged with her murder, authorities said.
‘He Wanted Her To End This’: Florida Woman Shoots Terminally Ill Husband To Death, Police Say
A Florida woman was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of her terminally ill husband at a Florida hospital, authorities said.
Florida Gas Station Clerk Accused Man Of Stealing Can Of Beer, So Suspect Tried To Stab Him To Death, Police Say
An Arizona man in Florida for two weeks was arrested after he allegedly attacked a gas station clerk who accused him of stealing beer, police said.
Police Officer Allegedly Stole Money From An Inmate. Then He Wound Up Behind Bars Too.
A Florida police officer who the department accused of stealing money from an inmate has been arrested and fired. The officer allegedly took $150.
A Florida Police Officer Dragged Woman Across The Floor. Now, He's Been Fired.
A Florida police officer who was caught on video dragging a woman he arrested across the floor of the police department has been relieved of his duties.
Mom Did Not Seek Care Soon After Child's Fall, Causing The 7-Year-Old's Death, Police Say
A mom in Florida was arrested and charged with manslaughter after her 7-year-old child's death. Police say she did not seek medical care fast enough.
Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of Fatally Shooting Homeless Miami Man In October
A man was arrested after he was identified as a person of interest in the shooting death of a homeless man early this fall in Miami, officials said.
He Suddenly Gunned Down A Man At A Barber Shop. Now, He's Headed To Prison For Life.
A Florida man who gunned down another man suddenly inside a barber shop has been sentenced to life in prison. Another person was injured in the incident.
Man Found Shot To Death In Parking Lot Of Florida Hotel, Suspect Arrested
A suspect was arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of a man in a Florida hotel parking lot. A motive has not been released.
Suspect Boosted Toys For Tot Donation Box, Claimed He Needed Money For Diapers: Report
A suspect in Florida is accused of stealing a Toys for Tots donation box, according to a report. The man said he needed the money to buy diapers.
‘Discarded Like A Piece Of Trash’: Florida Mother Arrested In Connection With Infant Found Dead In 2018
The mother of a newborn whose body was found floating in the waters off South Florida in 2018 has been arrested, authorities announced. She was charged with murder.
Florida Man Allegedly Shot Man In Jeep During Dispute, Pushed Him From Vehicle, Police Say
A Florida man is accused of shooting another man who was in a Jeep Cherokee with him outside a Dollar Store in Florida, police said.
Florida Man Allegedly ‘Mutilated’ Woman He Sexually Assaulted At Knifepoint, Sheriff’s Office Says
A Florida man allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint and then “mutilated” her, according to authorities. He was arrested this week.
Man Accused Of Murder Nearly Two Weeks After Woman Found Shot Dead Beside Car On Interstate, Sheriff Says
A woman was found shot to death along a Florida Instate earlier this month. Now, police say they have arrested a suspect in the murder case.
Gunfire Erupts In Parking Lot Of Florida High School Football Game, Killing One. Police Have Now Arrested Two Teens.
Gunfire rang out at a Florida high school football game in November, leaving one dead. Now, two teens face charges, including one accused of murder.
A Dispute Over A Prostitution Ad Involving A Minor Left One Dead, Years Later A Suspect Was Arrested
A victim was found dead in a burned car in Florida, but the case went cold. Now, years later, police said they have arrested a suspect in the case.
Florida Man Accused Of Attempting To Murder Man Who Tried To Collect $2 Debt
A dispute over $2 at a food truck in Florida led to the attempted murder of a Miami man, authorities said. The suspect was charged with attempted murder.
Woman Found Dead And Stabbed 38 Times, Now Police Say The Man Pursuing Her Is The Suspected Killer
In Florida, a woman was found stabbed to death and bound, police said. Months later, officers said they arrested the man pursuing her as the suspected murderer.
Teen Allegedly Went To Meet A Man For Drugs And Sex, Hours Later, She Was Found Dead In The Grass
A man in Florida was indicted on a murder charge after a teen overdosed on drugs, police said. The investigation lasted about a year after the victim's death.
Florida Man Accused Of Attempted Murder After Choking Cab Driver Following Dispute At Hotel: Sheriff
A Florida man was arrested for attempted murder after authorities said he tried to strangle a cab driver and attacked multiple hotel workers and a deputy.
Florida Man Claimed He Tied Up, Interrogated, Murdered Man Who ‘Tried To Light Me On Fire:’ Authorities
A Florida man is accused of killing a man he had issues with who was increasingly in fear for his life, court documents show. The victim was interrogated.
Woman Accused Of Setting He Ex's Dogs On Fire, Filming Them Whimpering
A woman in Florida is accused of setting her ex's dogs on fire and filming the incident, according to a report. She was arrested and charged with animal cruelty.
Florida Man Ran Over, Killed Woman As Witness Tried To Call 911 For Help: Police
A man in Florida faces a murder charge after police said he ran over and killed a woman. A witness tried to call 911 before the alleged incident.
Florida Man Accused Of Fatal Road Rage Shooting Of Driver Who Cut His Friend Off
A Florida man who allegedly shot a driver who cut him and his friend off was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the October road rage incident.
Man In Custody In Connection With Murder Of 65-Year-Old Florida Woman Found Dead On Valentine’s Day
A suspect is in custody nearly 10 months after a woman was found dead in her Jacksonville, Florida, home on Valentine’s Day, authorities announced.
Two Texas Suspects Accused Of Murdering Teenager While Engaged In ‘Possible High-Risk Activity,’ Police Say
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the death of a teenager in Texas who was shot after a disturbance escalated into violence, authorities said.
‘He Didn't Deserve This’: Florida Man Accused Of Killing Patron Who Accidentally Bumped Into Him In Hookah Bar
A Florida man enjoying a night out with loved ones at a crowded hookah bar was killed after he accidentally bumped into another patron, family said.
He Allegedly Waited Outside The Apartment Of His Estranged Wife And Her New Beau And Plotted To Take His 'Soul'
A man in Florida told police he waited outside the apartment of his estranged wife and her new boyfriend, then shot the new lover dead, according to a report.
Man Arrested In Connection With Death Of Woman Who Police Found With Hatchet ‘Protruding From Her Head’
A man in Florida faces murder charges after a woman he allegedly attacked with a hatchet before Thanksgiving died from her injuries, police said.
Florida Man Allegedly Sexually Battered Woman He Met On Tinder After They Went On Miniature Golf Date: Police
A Florida man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met on Tinder following a group miniature-golf date that ended in a hotel room, police said.
Months After A Man Was Shot To Death In Florida, Suspect Arrested In Georgia
In May a man was found shot dead in Jacksonville, Florida. Now, police said they arrested a suspect in Georgia. No motive has been released in the case.