Thursday

30 July 2026

Florida crime news

Child Fatally Shot in Kissimmee; Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Investigating

KISSIMMEE, FL — SUNDAY, July 12, 2026 — A young child has died after a shooting Sunday afternoon in Kissimmee.…

Nearly 38 Years Later, Orlando Police Make Arrest in Unsolved Murder

ORLANDO, FL — A suspect has been arrested nearly 38 years after the 1988 murder of Diane Matthews, thanks to…

Lakeland Man Arrested After Crashing Into Ambulance and Fleeing the Scene

LAKELAND, FL – Lakeland man is facing felony charges after deputies say he caused a crash involving an ambulance transporting…

Polk County Jail Nurse Arrested on Cocaine Possession Charge

WINTER HAVEN, FL – A contracted nurse who worked inside the Polk County Sheriff’s Office South County Jail was arrested…

Davenport Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Deputies Rescue Five Neglected Dogs

DAVENPORT, FL – A Davenport woman already in custody on traffic-related charges is now facing additional criminal charges after deputies…

Sheriff’s Office Solves April Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Polk City

POLK CITY, FL — Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide detectives have arrested two men in connection with a fatal…

Dog Rescued After Owner Taped Mouth Shut, Multiple Animals Removed From Property

AUBURNDALE, FL — An Auburndale woman is facing multiple criminal charges after a Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigation found a…

Woman Accused of Misusing 911 Found With 28 Baggies of Fentanyl at Polk Jail

LAKELAND, FL — A Lake Wales woman was arrested after allegedly misusing the 911 emergency system and was later found…

Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing at Sheriff’s Drone

LEHIGH ACRES, FL — A man was arrested after deputies said he fired at a Lee County Sheriff’s Office drone…

Kissimmee Man Charged After RV Pursuit, Hit-and-Run Crashes and DUI

KISSIMMEE, FL — A 45-year-old Kissimmee man was arrested Friday night after deputies say he led law enforcement on a…