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Tallahassee Man Sentenced for Escaping Custody During Furlough

Case highlights complexities of balancing rehabilitation and public safety in federal prison system

Florida Missing Child Alert Issued for 15-Year-Old from Homestead

Randy Sanchez Altamirano has been missing since Monday, last seen in the 300th block of Northwest 3rd Avenue.

Renowned Miami Attorney Frank Rubino Dies at 80

Rubino was known for high-profile international cases and racing victories.

Florida Executes Billy Kearse for 1991 Murder of Police Officer

Kearse was on death row for 29 years before being put to death by lethal injection

Change in judges could delay trial for man charged with FSU shooting

A new judge will be assigned to the case of Phoenix Ikner, accused of killing two and injuring seven in the 2025 attack.

Mistrial Declared in Rashaun Jones Murder Case

Jurors say prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt in 2006 killing of former Miami football player Bryan Pata.

Veteran Divers Solve 22-Year-Old Cold Case

Marine and Navy veterans recover remains of missing woman in Florida

Death Penalty Opponents Ring Bell at Florida Execution

Activists protest Billy Kearse's death sentence at state prison

Mistrial Declared in UM Football Player Murder Case

Jurors were 'prepared to acquit' former teammate Rashaun Jones before deadlock

Man convicted of 1991 police killing set for execution in Florida

Billy Leon Kearse, 53, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Tuesday evening for the murder of a Fort Pierce police officer.

Man Convicted of 1991 Police Killing Set for Execution in Florida

Billy Leon Kearse, 53, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Tuesday evening for the fatal shooting of a Fort Pierce police officer.

Mistrial Declared in Case Against Former UM Player Rashaun Jones

Victim's family says retrial is expected after jury fails to reach verdict

Missing Child Alert Issued for 17-Year-Old Boy in Homestead

Kymani Williams last seen wearing gold pullover, black sweatpants, and cream Nike shoes

Former Prince Andrew Arrested on Misconduct Allegations

Police continue to search ex-royal's homes a day after his release from custody

Nayib Hassan, P.A. Delivers Aggressive Criminal Defense Representation in Miami Lakes

The law firm provides strategic and trial-ready advocacy for individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, and federal charges across South Florida.

Volunteer veterans help crack 22-year mystery, recovering remains believed to be missing woman

Divers find car, personal items, and bones of Mary Lou Combs, who vanished in 2003

Florida Woman Charged for Posing as Child Services Worker in Kidnapping Attempt

Nicole Terry Thomas allegedly called 911 to request a deputy's help in removing a child from a babysitter's home.

Human Remains Found in Submerged Car Believed to Belong to Missing Florida Mother

Mary Lou Combs vanished without a trace 22 years ago, but divers have now recovered her vehicle and suspected remains from a waterway near her home.

Pensacola airport manager jailed on out-of-state felony warrant

Authorities say the maintenance manager has been arrested on a felony warrant from Minnesota.

Justice Department Reviewing Epstein-Related Records

Uncorroborated accusations against Trump not among released documents

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