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Falcons Linebacker Arrested After Series of 911 Calls

Police responded to multiple domestic violence reports involving James Pearce Jr. and his ex-girlfriend before his arrest.

Falcons' James Pearce Charged After Alleged Domestic Violence Incidents

Police were called multiple times on Pearce before he allegedly rammed into WNBA player's car

Florida Woman Charged After Newborn Drowns in Toilet

Anne Mae Demegillo, 20, allegedly allowed her baby to drown after unexpectedly giving birth at home.

2 Teens Die in Fiery Car Crash After Leaving Party

Chrystobal Hernandez and Brayan Negrete were best friends who died together in the accident

Falcons LB James Pearce Jr. Arrested After Multiple Domestic Disturbance Calls

Pearce faces five felony charges after alleged attacks on ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson

Man Arrested After Throwing Injured Dog in Dumpster

Osceola County deputies say the 79-year-old man failed to seek medical care for the dog, leading to its death.

Florida Woman, 20, Charged After Newborn Found Dead in Toilet

Authorities say the woman left her baby to die after giving birth at home.

Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. Arrested After Multiple 911 Calls from Ex-Girlfriend

Police responded to 7 calls from Rickea Jackson before Pearce's arrest for allegedly ramming her car and fleeing police

Victim Airlifted After Miami Springs Shooting

One person detained for questioning after incident on Esplanade Drive

Two Men Found Dead in Apparent South Miami Murder-Suicide

Authorities investigating domestic-related incident that left one man dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

Man Shot at Valencia Way Apartments in Jacksonville

Police search for suspect after victim suffers non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the shoulder

Suspect Arrested After Shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home

Gunfire erupted at the pop star's residence, but she was unharmed.

Rihanna Shooting Suspect Arrested for Violent Attack on Ex in Front of Child

Ivanna Ortiz previously charged with battery (domestic violence) for alleged assault on ex-husband in 2023

Florida Woman Accused of Watching Newborn Drown, Burying Infant

Anne Mae Demegillo allegedly gave birth in a toilet, let the baby die, then went on to perform in a college play before burying the infant

One Killed, Another Injured in Bradenton Shooting

Police responded to gunfire and found a vehicle with two victims inside.

Fanning Springs Resident Charged for Alleged Threats Against Hospital Patient

Authorities say Gary Mark Monroe Vanwinkle sent death threats via Facebook Messenger to a patient at UF Health Shands Hospital.

Shooter Sentenced for Killing Woman in Minivan Outside Central Florida Restaurant

45-year-old Latavious Johnson pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges.

One dead, one injured in South Bradenton shooting

Detectives investigating targeted incident, no suspects identified

Shooting Near Second Avenue in Miami Leaves Two Injured, Disrupts Businesses

Police are investigating the motive behind the early morning incident that forced nearby businesses to remain closed.

Central Florida Hit-and-Run Crash Suspect in U.S. Illegally

Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested Jose Valero-Colina, who was in the country illegally, for leaving the scene of a crash.

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