Florida Supreme Court fines, suspends judge over ethics violations
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday approved a recommendation from the Judicial Qualifications Commission to fine and suspend Broward Judge Lauren Peffer for ethics violations.
DeSantis cancels execution of death row inmate from South Florida amid dementia concerns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew the death warrant Thursday that had cleared the way for the execution of a Death Row inmate from Miami-Dade.
Palm Beach GOP endorses candidate accused of child sex abuse
Mike Caruso was released from the Orange County jail at the end of August, after Orange County Circuit Judge A. James Craner said the state’s case had weaknesses and might…
DeSantis signs warrant for record 20th execution of year
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a death warrant for Jesse Guardado, 64, to be executed Nov. 5 at Florida State Prison for the murder of a Walton County woman…
Seminole lawyer accused in L.A. murder plot has law license suspended
Seminole County lawyer Francisco Gonzalez recently had his law license suspended after being charged in an alleged murder-for-hire plot in California.
Orlando man charged in fatal police pursuit wants all evidence thrown out
Dornell Bargnare, the Orlando man charged with a bystander's death in a botched police chase, wants a judge to throw out all of the evidence officers obtained against him that…
What to know as trials over the assassination of Haiti’s president resume in Miami
Federal prosecutors in the U.S. say South Florida served as a central location for planning and financing the plot to oust Moïse and replace him with someone of the conspirators’…
Epic Universe employee accused of soliciting a minor after chatting with undercover cop
An employee at the Epic Universe theme park was arrested on charges of soliciting a minor after deputies say he requested nude photos from someone he thought was 14.
DeSantis, Florida officials announce arrests of 20 people accused over voter fraud
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials announced Thursday the arrests and prosecutions of 20 people across Florida accused of voting illegally, a new crackdown by the Office of Election Crimes…
Orange courthouse on lockdown after shooting, suspect at large
The Orange County courthouse was placed on lockdown Wednesday after shots were fired in the building's parking garage. Deputies are still searching for the suspect.