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December 15, 2022

'Brutal rapist' accused of mutilating woman captured by Florida deputies

The man central Florida deputies labeled a "brutal rapist" was arrested after an observant resident reported his location.

December 15, 2022

Florida police officer recounts fentanyl poisoning during traffic stop: 'Felt like I was choking'

Tavares Police Officer Courtney Bannick is seen on bodycam video being given three doses of Narcan after collapsing during a routine traffic stop.

December 15, 2022

See it: Street-legal Ford GT hits record 310.8 mph on Space Shuttle landing strip

A 2006 Ford GT modified to produce over 2,700 horsepower has claimed a record for world's fastest street-legal car at 310.8 mph on the Space Shuttle landing strip.

December 15, 2022

Florida attorney general distributing free Child ID kits to parents of kindergartners throughout state

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced every parent or guardian of a kindergartner in the state will receive a free Child ID kit through a joint safety initiative.

December 15, 2022

Florida man caught on camera shooting his way into vape shops before burglarizing them

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is looking for a burglar caught on camera breaking into vape shops by shooting the glass front doors until they shatter.

December 15, 2022

New Jersey men lost in the Atlantic Ocean for 10 days on Atrevida II recount their experience: 'Small miracle'

Two men who were missing for 10 days after their vessel, the Atrevida II, was pushed out to sea by a storm and lost power recalled their miraculous rescue.

December 14, 2022

Florida police arrest five men and one juvenile on multiple child porn-related charges

Florida police arrested five men and one 16-year-old for allegedly possessing multiple child pornography-related files on their electronic devices.

December 14, 2022

Florida seventh-grader arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot students: Police

A Deltona, Florida, seventh-grader was arrested this week after making threats on Snapchat to shoot three students and shoot up the school he attended.

December 14, 2022

Florida deputies searching for 'brutal rapist' accused of mutilating woman

A "brutal rapist" identified as 54-year-old Bruce Whitehead is wanted by deputies in central Florida for allegedly raping and mutilating a woman Saturday.

December 14, 2022

Florida man shot, killed outside McDonald's after unprovoked attack on driver eating meal in car: deputies

Brandon Turner was fatally shot outside a McDonald's in Port St. John, Florida, after physically attacking a driver who was eating his meal inside his car, authorities said.