'Gross obsession': Polk deputy charged after messages with teenage cadet revealed

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — The Polk County Sheriff's Office said detectives arrested one of its own deputies after his inappropriate conversations with a teenage girl were revealed. The sheriff's office said the 16-year-old is a member of the PCSO cadet program, which offers the opportunity for teens and young adults to explore a career [...]

28th, April 2026, 06:35pm

Miami Police remember legacy, pay tribute to Haitian-American officer, 41 others who were killed in the line of duty

Officers from the Miami Police Department paid tribute to dozens of fallen officers who were killed in the line of duty. At Leroy Lafleur’s gravesite,...

28th, April 2026, 06:22pm

Northeast Florida congressional districts remain relatively unchanged in governor's new map - firstcoastnews.com

Northeast Florida congressional districts remain relatively unchanged in governor's new map  firstcoastnews.com

28th, April 2026, 06:17pm

Historic Lindy’s Diner owners mourn as building partially collapses on Route 66

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The wall toward the East Side of Lindy’s Diner collapsed on Monday, April 27, 2026, nearly one week after the...

28th, April 2026, 06:08pm

USF students launch petition for stronger off-campus housing safety measures amid murder case

Students at the University of South Florida are calling for stronger safety protections in off-campus housing following a case involving two doctoral students.

28th, April 2026, 05:59pm

UCF student could face 280 years in prison for child porn charges: attorney general

A University of Central Florida student was charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials following a cyber tip.

28th, April 2026, 05:55pm

Miami Beach Police accuse alleged arsonist of criminal mischief, cocaine possession

A man is in custody on multiple charges, with Miami Police saying more could be on the way. After surveillance video on Collins Avenue captured...

28th, April 2026, 05:52pm

Teens arrested after lawn mower joyride inside Target store, police say

OCALA, Florida (WESH) — Two teens were arrested Saturday following the release of a video showing one of them driving a lawn mower inside a...

28th, April 2026, 05:46pm

Newsom on Florida redistricting push: 'It'd be a bad mistake if they move forward'

"Trump got beat at his own game, was a terrible mistake he made for the Republican Party.”

28th, April 2026, 05:46pm

Walmart announces plan to roll out drone delivery service in Miami by 2027

The future of drone deliveries will soon touch down in Miami. Walmart teamed up with Wing Drone Delivery to offer a demonstration of their latest...

28th, April 2026, 05:40pm