Opening statements were presented at the Alachua County Criminal Courthouse Wednesday in the trial of three men accused of killing Christin Cassels of Hawthorne nearly a decade ago. Nikenson Perin, Keneth Altidor and Blake Jackson were arrested and charged in 2024 with first-degree premeditated murder and burglary.

Witnesses testified at a hearing Wednesday to determine whether to suppress evidence in the upcoming trial of a man involved in a Marion County crash that killed eight farmworkers.

The newest and youngest of the bunch, Maverick helps with bomb detection and security for university events with the help of his handler, K-9 Officer Jenna Cuevo.

The state of Florida executed 72-year-old Daniel Conahan Jr. at 6:12 p.m. Thursday. He was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and murder of 21-year-old Richard Montgomery in 1996 in Charlotte County, but he is believed to be linked to several other Southwest Florida murders.

University of Florida Police sent a campus alert Wednesday afternoon saying the two had not walked onto campus.

Within a week, the family of four was separated among three different detention facilities in two states.

A memorandum released by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) revokes all approvals for LPRs issued to local law enforcement agencies for use on state roads.

Local organizations, first responders, people in recovery and area residents came together Monday to remember those who have died from overdoses and to address the resources for people who are still struggling with substance use.

The county's sheriff made the announcement on Facebook Monday. Meanwhile, the state made an announcement of its own.

The police department said it no suspicious devices or bombs were found in its investigation.