A judge recommended more than $1 million for Jeff Abramowski after DNA cleared him — but he says the state still hasn’t paid. The award, expungement and paperwork are pending.

Orlando police arrested a 42-year-old man after a months-long ICAC probe tied abusive files to a Google account; he faces dozens of counts, authorities say.

The Florida Supreme Court on July 16 rejected Jermaine Foster’s bid for a new trial, leaving two death sentences in place. The ruling defers to the trial judge’s credibility findings.

A Sanford McDonald’s employee was arrested after allegedly pulling a knife on a customer during a dispute over missing fries, police say. He’s facing an aggravated battery charge.

Polk County released surveillance of a man grabbing a 13-year-old at a Davenport Publix on Monday; investigators have opened case 26-29053 and seek tips.

Chief Eric Smith told District 1 residents that overall crime is down and shootings have fallen; OPD is adding patrols and an 11‑drone first‑responder program.

A handcuffed woman has filed a federal civil‑rights lawsuit alleging a former Ormond Beach officer slammed her head into a glass partition during a 2024 DUI booking. The suit names the officer and the city and seeks damages for injuries and scarring.

Nineteen defendants pleaded guilty in a sprawling Central Florida check‑fraud scheme tied to the "Trap Boys" gang, prosecutors say.

A South Florida chef was arrested in Gainesville after police say he drove to meet a 16‑year‑old and sexually battered her; he faces multiple felonies and is being held without bail.

Court filings show the Orange‑Osceola State Attorney’s Office entered a notice ending prosecution of Jasper Rollins II in the 2023 Dezerland Park shooting. Victims’ families and advocates say they were given no clear explanation.

Auburndale deputies arrested a 53‑year‑old after he allegedly pointed a gun at them while they knocked to serve a warrant, the sheriff says. The suspect faces multiple felony counts.

A family from Georgia is mourning 2-year-old Brayden Tennyson after an accidental shooting at a Kissimmee vacation rental. Investigators say an unsecured handgun inside a vehicle was fired by a 4-year-old relative.

A Kissimmee man faces a second‑degree murder charge after the June 26 backyard death of Charles Harper. Police recovered the victim’s pickup and are asking for tips.