A Rockledge teen with autism struck an alleged intruder with a hammer during a reported break‑in on Feb. 24. Authorities arrested 29‑year‑old Brandon McCuen and multiple felony counts are pending.

A state judge ruled the ACLU lacked standing to block LVMPD’s 287(g) agreement with ICE, narrowing the lawsuit while advocates say they will press on. The ruling leaves broader questions about local cooperation with ICE unresolved.

A 19-year-old man was arrested after his SUV struck three vehicles during a Wickliffe drug sting. Authorities seized fentanyl, crack and cash.

Botham Jean’s parents and sister sued in Dallas County, asking a judge to force the city to honor a $98.65M federal jury award tied to his 2018 killing.

A precautionary lockdown at The R.E.A.L. School in Sturtevant was lifted after deputies searched a suspicious vehicle report; no active threat or injuries were found.

Deputies arrested a 27-year-old after shots were fired just after 3 a.m. in a Maywood Park parking lot; no victims were found.

Brevard Public Schools has recommended firing a veteran Space Coast teacher after alleging he failed to report two students' sexual encounter. The school board will review the case on March 10.

A 37-year-old Oakland man accepted a five-year plea after prosecutors said he kidnapped and trafficked two minors. Sentencing is set for March 26, 2026.

District officials say 'tens of thousands' are missing from the Fort Allen Elementary PTO account. The PTO will review records at an April 1 meeting as officials consider next steps.

Mesquite officials say floating lanterns likely sparked a fast-moving blaze Thursday night that destroyed two homes and left families displaced.

A shrinking fleet of inmate buses is leaving jailed defendants unable to reach scheduled court dates, fueling delays and mounting frustration among lawyers and jail staff.

A pedestrian died Friday night on the I‑4 eastbound onramp from US‑27 in Davenport, the Polk County Sheriff's Office says; the crash caused hours-long backups.

A judge gave Melanie Taylor 15 years after jurors convicted her in a fatal April home invasion at a Milwaukee retirement complex. A co-defendant faces a mid‑April trial.