Florida corrections officer was allowed to poison inmate, other officers implicated, lawsuit filed
A lawsuit has been filed against the Florida Department of Corrections after a Lowell corrections officer attempted to poison an inmate.
The corrections officer, identified...
Tornadoes touch down across Florida, cause damage in Citrus County
The National Weather Service has confirmed several small storm cells touched down across Florida on Monday before noon.
The NWS confirmed an EF1 tornado touched...
Deputies searching for man who fired shots off of West Park Drive in Homosassa
Homosassa -- The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating an isolated incident where shots were fired off of West Park Drive in Homosassa.
The suspect...
Duke Energy to build solar power plant in Citrus County, many residents upset
Duke Energy Florida (DEF) today announced the locations of its two newest solar power plants, which continue the expansion of its renewable generation portfolio.
These...
CDC report shows Florida quickly climbing in HIV cases, gay, bisexual, and other men...
A new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report shows that Florida is quickly climbing in the number of new HIV cases reported nationwide.
Florida logged...
DeSantis signs bill to increase salaries for teachers
At a press conference Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide $500 million in funds to raise teachers starting salaries...
Largest methamphetamine bust in DEA history, used Sam’s Club parking lot
LOS ANGELES – At a press conference Wednesday, DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea and Los Angeles Field Division Special Agent in Charge Bill...
Florida woman arrested, urinated in front of deputy, offered to “go down” on him
Leesburg, Florida -- A young woman who could have gotten a ride home found herself behind bars with a felony charge after she urinated...
Two Florida car thieves arrested after stealing car from motel
Florida -- Two car thieves are behind bars after they were arrested for stealing a car from the Microtel Inn & Suites, located at...
Drunken mother arrested, beat, choked her child over car keys
A Crystal River woman was arrested after deputies say she abused her child.
A witness told the responding deputy that, while inside the residence, she...