Florida crime news
July 12, 2026
News, Osceola County
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.…
July 10, 2026
News, Orange County
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…
July 01, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
June 26, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
June 26, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
June 24, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
June 23, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
June 22, 2026
News, Polk County
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…
June 15, 2026
Covering Florida, News
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…
June 13, 2026
News, Osceola County
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…