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Golden State Killer pleads guilty to murders in years-long spree
The former California police officer who prosecutors say murdered 13 people as the Golden State Killer pleaded guilty Monday to numerous crimes in his yearslong rape-and-killing...
Death investigation underway in Punta Gorda
There was a large law enforcement presence in Punta Gorda this evening. Nearby residents spotted multiple Charlotte County Sherriff's vehicles on Almar Drive in...
COVID-19 spikes at nursing home where workers complained about safety concerns
A nursing home where workers complained of a lack of PPE and information about coronavirus currently has more COVID-19 positive residents than any other...
Florida law protects identity of a killer in Stand Your Ground shooting
On March 1, 2019, David Norgard texted his mother, Sylvia, that he'd be home shortly after 9 p.m.
Seven minutes later, a 911 call came...
Florida Keys cold case known as ‘Valentine Jane Doe homicide’ resolved almost 30 years...
After nearly 30 years, DNA technology has helped crack a cold case in the Florida Keys.
That case became known as the “Valentine Jane Doe...
Suspect in drug informant’s murder will not face death penalty
A man accused of running a drug ring from Panama City to Fort Myers and ordering the murder of a Fort Myers police drug...
Bruno Air owner and employees enter not guilty pleas in fraud scheme
Louis Bruno, the former owner of a multi-million dollar air conditioning company, entered a not guilty plea and waived his right to an arraignment...
Police affidavit accuses AC company employees of elaborate fraud scheme
One woman told police she was pressured to tears into signing on a tablet. Another said she has multiple sclerosis and can't even sign...
Bruno Air owner and former employees arrested, face multiple counts of fraud
The owner of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning company was arrested Tuesday after turning himself in on charges of fraud.
The arrest of Louis...
Nursing homes with most COVID-19 cases have history of infection control problems
Diana Bortle said she has been anxious ever since finding out her mother Shirley tested positive for COVID-19.
Shirley Cliff is one of 52 positive...
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