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Tomb raider suspects accused of 'disturbing thefts' from dead

August 28, 2026

Tomb raider suspects accused of 'disturbing thefts' from dead

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Central Florida say this trio traveled to cemeteries around the country to break into mausoleum niches and empty them of their valuables. (Orange County Sheriff’s Office)

Popular beach town rejects noise, trash and traffic as it weighs stricter vacation rental rules

August 28, 2026

Popular beach town rejects noise, trash and traffic as it weighs stricter vacation rental rules

Pensacola Beach residents say large vacation rentals sleeping 30-40 guests drive noise, parking and trash problems as officials weigh a strict new registry.

Cuban national in US illegally, man accused of burglarizing luxury home after owners killed in Kenya crash

August 27, 2026

Cuban national in US illegally, man accused of burglarizing luxury home after owners killed in Kenya crash

A Cuban illegal immigrant and a U.S. citizen allegedly stole luxury vehicles and artwork from a South Florida home after its owners died in a helicopter crash in Kenya.

Florida becomes first state to block welfare cash for tattoos, vapes and more

August 27, 2026

Florida becomes first state to block welfare cash for tattoos, vapes and more

Florida will bar welfare benefits from covering tattoos, theme-park tickets, video games, vapes and other nonessential purchases under a first-in-the-nation plan Trump wants other states to follow.

Florida driver fleeing traffic stop slams head-on into school bus carrying 19 children before fleeing on foot

August 26, 2026

Florida driver fleeing traffic stop slams head-on into school bus carrying 19 children before fleeing on foot

Video captures Qahiem Williams allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and slamming head-on into a Florida school bus carrying 19 children before fleeing on foot.

Illegal immigrant charged with abusing her kids, setting fire in house while making mental health defense

August 26, 2026

Illegal immigrant charged with abusing her kids, setting fire in house while making mental health defense

Meliza Campos-Sanchez, a Cuban illegal immigrant, faces child abuse and arson charges after videos show her pouring hot wax on her young daughter.

Suspect in Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan's murder convicted in roadside ambush

August 26, 2026

Suspect in Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan's murder convicted in roadside ambush

Mario Fernandez Saldana was convicted in the ambush murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, who was shot dead on a Jacksonville Beach road in 2022.

Anna Kepner’s stepbrother blames ‘very unfortunate’ family dynamic to push murder trial as plea deadline looms

August 26, 2026

Anna Kepner’s stepbrother blames ‘very unfortunate’ family dynamic to push murder trial as plea deadline looms

Timothy Hudson's defense lawyers cited a "unique" family dynamic as Judge Beth Bloom moved the federal murder trial to November in Anna Kepner's death.

Georgia sheriff seizes 1,800 pounds of suspected black-market marijuana shipped from California

August 25, 2026

Georgia sheriff seizes 1,800 pounds of suspected black-market marijuana shipped from California

A 1,800-pound black market marijuana shipment from Sacramento, California, was intercepted in Georgia, reportedly bound for Atlanta and Orlando.

Florida GOP House candidate Scott Singer: Dems' move to ‘far left’ will come ‘home to roost’ in November

August 25, 2026

Florida GOP House candidate Scott Singer: Dems' move to ‘far left’ will come ‘home to roost’ in November

Scott Singer, GOP nominee for Florida’s new 25th District, discusses his strategy for unseating moderate Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz.