VA Awards $83.5 Million in Grants to Fight Veteran Homelessness in Florida

The VA awarded more than $83.5 million in grants to fight Veteran homelessness in Florida. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the grants to 11 Florida organizations to help Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The...

Florida 9-year-old arrested for allegedly threatening classmates with knife

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. (WSMV) - Deputies arrested a 9-year-old in Putnam County for allegedly threatening two of their classmates, according to the sheriff’s office. The child is charged with aggravated assault with deadly weapon without intent to...

1 dead, 2 in critical condition after head-on Marion County crash

A person is dead and two are in critical condition after a head-on collision in Marion County late Saturday night.Florida Highway Patrol said this happened just after 11 p.m. on SW 49th Avenue just south of SW 117th Place.Troopers said a...

Bonner County History - Oct. 12, 2025

Brought to you by the Bonner County Historical Society and Museum 611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864 208-263-2344 50 Years Ago Sandpoint News-Bulletin and Sandpoint Bee Oct. 12, 1975 - NOTICE Effective immediately, parking on the south side...

Florida teen arrested after deputies find kitchen knife in backpack at school

RIVERVIEW, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies arrested a 16-year-old at Riverview High School Friday after a campus fight led to the discovery of a kitchen knife in his backpack. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), during school...

Former Escambia County deputy convicted of child sex crimes jailed for violating probation

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A former Escambia County Sheriff's Office deputy convicted of child sex crimes is back behind bars. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested 33-year-old Jerome Zaid in July 2019, saying he sexually abused two...

Criminals Dealing ‘Spice’ Arrested in North Florida Drug Trafficking Bust

Criminals dealing in “spice” were arrested in a North Florida drug trafficking bust. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested five individuals in connection to a drug trafficking organization (DTO) selling “Spice,” an artificial...

Central Florida Teen Arrested for Murder after Body Found in Vacant Lot

A Central Florida teen was arrested for murder after a body was found in a vacant lot. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after the body was found in a vacant lot in Tampa. The Tampa Police Department recently...

Five Defendants Found Guilty in Murder of Central Florida 4-Year-Old

All five defendants were found guilty in the murder of Central Florida 4-year-old Suni Bell. A Hillsborough County jury recently found all five defendants guilty in the tragic shooting death of 4-year-old Suni Bell. Quandarious Hammond, Zvante...

Teenage Car Thief Identified from Fingerprints, Arrested in Central Florida

A teenage car thief was identified from fingerprints and arrested in Central Florida. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, fingerprints collected from two stolen vehicles and the subsequent analysis by a latent print examiner resulted in...

Central Florida Man Stabbed Girlfriend with Steak Knife, Drove Kids to School

A Central Florida man who fatally stabbed his girlfriend, left her body on their bedroom floor, then drove their children to school was convicted of murder. 38-year-old Farel Torres, of Casselberry, killed 34-year-old Vanessa Santiago with a steak...

St. Johns County firefighters rescue 2 adults from boat after it struck sandbar during storm

Station 9 crew that rescued 2 adults on boat in St. Johns County (St. Johns County Fire Rescue, Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.) ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County Fire Rescue said it rescued two adults whose boat...

Glynn County police arrest 16-year-old accused of multiple car break-ins in Ogden Drive area

GLYNN COUNTY, Fla. – Glynn County Police Department said it arrested a 16-year-old accused of multiple car break-ins in the Ogden Drive area on Thursday morning. Police said on Thursday morning at about 12:13 a.m., a resident on Ogden Drive...

Nassau County School District announces 2025 Teachers of the Year

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – The Nassau County School District announced its 2025 Teachers of the Year on Friday.Educators were honored for their excellence, professionalism, innovation and collaboration in the classroom. Jamie Ball, Emma Love Hardee...

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office investigating bank robbery in Yulee

YULEE, Fla. – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery in Yulee that happened Friday evening. The sheriff’s office said the suspect entered First Federal Bank and demanded money from a teller and left with an undisclosed...

Florida Congressman Introduces No Sharia Act

A Florida Congressman has introduced the No Sharia Act, which prohibits the application of Sharia in the United States where it would violate constitutional rights. Republican U.S. Representative Randy Fine introduced the legislation and said...

Florida State Linebacker Ethan Pritchard Released from Hospital After Shooting

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ethan Pritchard, a freshman linebacker for Florida State University, was released from the hospital on Thursday, nearly six weeks after being shot in the back of the head. Florida State announced that Pritchard is alert,...

Enhanced Use Lease between county and Grand Forks Air Force Base a 'poster child' for other bases

GRAND FORKS – An agreement between Grand Forks County and Grand Forks Air Force Base is being held up as a model for military installations across the country, according to an Air Force spokesperson. That agreement is the Enhanced Use Lease (EUL)...

Seminole County commissioner responds to state criticism over spending

Seminole County commissioner responds to state criticism over spending FACILITY. A SEMINOLE COUNTY LEADER IS SPEAKING WITH WESH TWO TODAY FOLLOWING CRITICISM FROM THE STATE ABOUT THE COUNTY’S SPENDING. WESH TWO TONY ATKINS IS LIVE IN ALTAMONTE...

Arrests In Brevard County: October 11, 2025 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty

Home » Home » Arrests In Brevard County: October 11, 2025 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The suspects below were arrested by various law enforcement agencies on the Space Coast! PLEASE NOTE: All suspects...