Teen killed while friends were taking turns shooting one another in bulletproof vest, police say

A 16-year-old boy was killed this week after he and at least two others took turns shooting one another while wearing body armor, officials said. The incident was reportedly captured on video.

Seattle woman dies snorkeling at national park in Florida

A 74-year-old woman died Thursday afternoon after snorkeling at the Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys. 

Body of missing Florida mom Cassie Carli found in shallow grave, sheriff says

The body of Cassie Carli, a Florida mother who disappeared a week ago while trying to pick up her 4-year-old daughter from her ex-boyfriend, was discovered in a shallow grave Saturday night. 

Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried promised a “complete and thorough investigation” into how a 14-year-old teenager fell from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower last week at ICON Park.

Missing Florida mom Cassie Carli felt 'extremely' unsafe around child's father before disappearance: sister

Cassie Carli, the Florida mom who disappeared on Sunday while going to pick up her 4-year-old daughter from the child's father, had previously felt "extremely" unsafe and nervous around her ex, according to her sister.

Mobster convicted of killing 3 people escapes federal custody in Florida

A mob hitman who killed three people and attempted to kill two others has escaped from federal custody in Florida, according to the Bureau of Prisons.

Gabby Petito's family files lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, claims they knew Brian murdered Gabby
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Gabby Petito's family has filed a civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents, accusing them of knowing that Brian had murdered their daughter and attempting to help him flee the country. The lawsuit seeks over $100,000 in damages for causing the Petitos pain and suffering along with mental anguish.

'I did my job': Hero FHP trooper who stopped accused DUI driver during Skyway 10K recalls moments before crash

FHP Trooper Toni Schuck saved countless lives when she stopped a suspected drunk driver during the Skyway 10K by driving her own patrol SUV into the driver's path, knowing she was the last line of defense. "Hero, that's just a title. If that's what they want to say then that's great," she said. "I was sworn to protect and that's what I felt I did."

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passes in Florida, goes to governor

Florida’s Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people.

Florida teacher hospitalized after attack by 5-year-old needs surgery; union says it's child's 3rd attack

A South Florida elementary school teacher who had to be hospitalized after she was attacked by a 5-year-old student was so severely injured, she had to be intubated and will need surgery, according to her union. They say this is the third time the same child has violently attacked his teacher and sent her to the hospital.

South Florida teacher hospitalized after 5-year-old attacked her in classroom, police say

Police say a South Florida elementary school teacher had to be carried out of the classroom on a stretcher and hospitalized after a 5-year-old student attacked and beat her, leaving her unresponsive.

Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’

As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'

Florida man breaks beer bottle over head, deputy shoots thinking sound was gunshot

The sergeant, who was behind the suspect and wasn’t able to see the bottle "heard the popping noise" and thought the man had shot at his deputies, Sheriff Judd said. He fired one shot, hitting the man in the neck.