Human trafficking bust: Teacher, coaches among 228 arrested in Polk County

Nearly 230 people were arrested, and 13 potential victims were rescued during an 8-day multi-agency undercover human trafficking investigation in Polk County. 

Six Georgia residents accused of traveling to Florida to steal nearly $100k worth of items from self checkouts

Half a dozen residents from Georgia are accused of traveling to Florida to steal $90,000 worth of items from self-checkout lanes at multiple retail stores, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Madeline Soto's body moved by Stephan Sterns, Orange County sheriff says

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is "confident" that Madeline Soto, a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier this week, is dead.

Florida woman suffers 'traumatic brain injury' after riding Universal Orlando roller coaster, lawsuit alleges

A Florida couple is suing Universal Orlando Resort after one of them reportedly suffered a "traumatic brain injury" after a roller coaster at the Universal Studios Florida theme park, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County earlier this week.

Florida couple kidnaps Washington baby, posing as Amazon driver: Court docs

A Florida couple kidnapped a baby in Federal Way in an elaborate scheme, where one accomplice posed as an Amazon delivery driver, according to court documents.

Kodak Black, Jackboy feud leads to 13 arrests in deadly Florida drive-by shooting: sheriff

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that 13 people have been arrested in connection to a January 2023 drive-by shooting in Central Florida that left an innocent woman dead and five of her friends injured.

Florida deputy saves trapped, unconscious baby’s life after car crashes with speeding motorcyclist

A deputy in Charlotte County, Florida, saved the life of a 6-month-old baby who became trapped inside the backseat of her mother’s car after a motorcyclist crashed into them going more than 100 mph, according to the sheriff’s office.

Florida, Texas rank as top destinations for relocating businesses

The exodus from high-tax states accelerated over the past decade as Republican-controlled states saw an influx of businesses.

Byron wins Daytona 500, giving Hendrick Motorsports 1st win since 2014

William Byron launched Hendrick Motorsports' 40th anniversary season by snapping the team's nine-year Daytona 500 losing streak with a win Monday in the rain-delayed "Great American Race."