A man convicted of shooting and killing a Florida police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop in 1991 was executed Tuesday evening.

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop has been executed in Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued the fifth death warrant of the year for James Duckett, sentenced to death for the 1987 rape and murder of a young girl.

STARKE, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida executed Melvin Trotter, 65, Tuesday evening for the 1986 murder of Virgie Langford, a 72-year-old Palmetto grocery store owner. Jordan Kirkland, communications director ...

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New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall has stressed the importance of challenging players physically and mentally since taking the UF job on Nov. 30. So, Sumrall didn't hold back on a recent podcast ...

PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - A man convicted of killing a grocery store owner during a robbery is scheduled to become Florida’s second execution of 2026. Melvin Trotter, 65, is set to die by lethal ...

WALTON COUNTY − The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Feb. 22. According to a news bulletin from that agency, here's what we know: When did the crash happen? Feb.

Florida and FIU face off on the diamond for the first time since May 5, 1998 - an 11-3 UF victory in Gainesville. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Riding a seven-game winning streak, the No. 10 Florida Gators are ...

Millions along the I-95 corridor are bracing for a historic nor'easter blizzard, bringing feet of snow, dangerous winds and life-threatening travel. States of Emergency have already been issued for ...

Car fire causes traffic on I-95 near Palm Beach Gardens, 2 lanes blocked A vehicle caught fire on the interstate near North Palm Beach, causing a major traffic jam. Boca Raton mom sues PBSO sheriff, ...