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Lehigh Acres man accused of fleeing deputies, harming K9 after Miromar Lakes chase

The suspect allegedly drove away from deputies, causing a crash and injuring a police dog.

2 Dead After Fleeing BMW Crashes Into Parkland Canal

1 Suspect Arrested, 2 Others Found Dead in Canal After High-Speed Chase

Sarasota Police Search for Missing Man Driving Bronze Subaru

Eric Frank Ballard, 64, was last seen on Friday night in Sarasota, Florida.

Temple Terrace Officer Injured in Fowler Avenue Crash

Authorities investigate collision that also left a child dead

Man Accused of Crashing Through Florida Airport Gate Indicted

Federal grand jury charges 58-year-old with damaging airport facilities and violating security.

Fatal Crash: E-Bike Rider Collides With Coral Springs Police Car

Authorities investigating after e-bike rider killed in collision with marked police vehicle

Vigil Held for Man Killed by Lake County Deputy

Family and community members gathered to remember Timotheus Reed, who was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy.

Deputy Removes Alligator from Osceola County School

The unexpected visitor was found casually wandering the campus parking lot.

Man Accused of Crashing Through Florida Airport Gate Faces Federal Charges

Bryan Parker, 58, allegedly drove into a restricted area, chased planes, and tried to enter aircraft at Daytona Beach International Airport.

E-Bike Rider Killed in Crash with Coral Springs Police Vehicle

Authorities investigating fatal collision on Riverside Drive

Search Underway for Missing 72-Year-Old Woman in North Lauderdale

Broward Sheriff's Office seeks public's help locating elderly resident who vanished on Friday afternoon.

Jacksonville Sheriff Leads Community Crime Prevention Walk

Sheriff T.K. Waters and residents discuss neighborhood concerns and ways to improve public safety.

Police Respond to Incident Near Orlando Apartment Complex

Car pulled from nearby pond as investigation continues

Florida Purple Alert Issued for Missing Man in Fernandina Beach

Authorities search for 47-year-old Shane Connelly last seen in Nassau County coastal town.

Escambia County Sheriff's K9 'Rigby' Wins State Competition

K9 Rigby and handler visit WEAR News studio after victory.

Pinellas Park Officer-Involved Shooting Deemed Justified

State Attorney's Office clears law enforcement in March 31 incident.

Woman on FBI's Ten Most Wanted List Captured After $1M Reward Offered

KaShawn Nicola Roper arrested in Florida after 6 years on the run

Daytona Beach Officer Under Investigation for Punching Handcuffed Man

This is the second police brutality inquiry involving Officer Joel Yiannis.

6-Year-Old Killed in Temple Terrace Police Crash

Florida Highway Patrol investigating after child dies from injuries sustained in multi-vehicle collision

Widow sues over Riviera Beach canal drowning

Lawsuit cites previous training failures in fatal 2024 rescue attempt