Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director steps down amid federal criminal investigation

Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director has left the office of the Florida Republican, saying "it would be best to part ways" amid a federal criminal probe into whether the congressman paid women for sex.

Florida elementary school teacher solicited sex with 2-year-old, investigators say

South Florida deputies say the 4th-grade elementary school teacher solicited online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled to meet the child. He also advertised himself as a babysitter on various websites.

No prison time for transgender ex-neo-Nazi in journalist threat case

A federal judge in Seattle has sentenced a transgender ex-Neo-Nazi to time served, following his involvement in a hate group operation in 2019 to threaten journalists.

At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis

A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.

Detectives find cause of Tiger Woods crash but won’t reveal

The Los Angeles County sheriff says detectives have determined what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV last month in Southern California but would not release details Wednesday, citing unspecified privacy concerns for the golf star.

Rep. Matt Gaetz denies wrongdoing amid report he's being investigated over alleged relationship with teen girl

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a prominent conservative in Congress and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he is being investigated by the Justice Department over a former relationship but denied any criminal wrongdoing.

DOJ: Man in custody in Orlando for Capitol riot involvement

A mob objecting to the victory of Joe Biden broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6 as members of Congress met to certify the election results.

Man arrested after 12-year-old boy kidnapped, sexually assaulted and shot in Miami

Police said the man kidnapped the 12-year-old boy after he snuck out of his home to walk to a friend's house. The boy told investigators the suspect sexually assaulted him and then shot him before dumping him on the side of the road. “This child has suffered physical and emotional trauma that will take years to overcome.”

Man who fired gun at Everglades National Park rangers in custody

Officials said a man who fired a gun Sunday at Everglades National Park rangers had been involved in a domestic violence situation at the park earlier in the day.

Humane Society surgeons surprised to find bullet in rescued dog

“We have seen buckshot, pellets, BBs, those type of things in animals, But a bullet of this caliber in a dog, I’ve been here two years and I have never seen this."

Sheriff: Tesla on autopilot backs into Florida deputy's patrol car

“These kids are very lucky that no one was hurt and their actions didn’t have more serious consequences,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.

Humane Society caring for 42 rescues seized in alleged dogfighting ring

The Halifax Humane Society said 42 dogs rescued from an alleged dog fighting ring earlier this month in Daytona Beach are on the mend.