Woman, 26, arrested for trying to cash $1M check from husband, 77, of just 4 months
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.
Don't leave pricey gift boxes by curb after Christmas, police warn
Police are warning residents not to leave empty boxes for expensive gifts by the curb after Christmas.
Police are warning residents not to leave empty boxes for expensive gifts by the curb after Christmas.
Couple tips Clearwater server $2,000 after learning she spent Christmas money on car repairs
Working on Christmas Eve can be tough, but it paid off in a big way for a waitress in Clearwater Beach.
Working on Christmas Eve can be tough, but it paid off in a big way for a waitress in Clearwater Beach.
Vietnam veteran given gift of snow in Tampa after being told this Christmas would be his last
Albert Septien was told his cancer, likely due to Agent Orange exposure, would make this Christmas his last, so his cousin granted his one wish: snow.
Albert Septien was told his cancer, likely due to Agent Orange exposure, would make this Christmas his last, so his cousin granted his one wish: snow.
'He knows if you've had a few": Police share festive reminder about drinking and driving
"He sees you when you're speeding. He knows when you don't brake."
"He sees you when you're speeding. He knows when you don't brake."
Witnesses stop Florida man from killing dog, police say
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
St. Pete man arrested for handing out marijuana to strangers ‘because it was Christmas,' police say
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
Semi crashes into historic Desert Inn Motel in Osceola County
A semi-truck crashed into a historical Osceola County motel early Sunday Morning.
A semi-truck crashed into a historical Osceola County motel early Sunday Morning.
Boy’s adorable candy-cane gram shows love for exhausted retail workers during busy holiday season
A little boy gave out a candy-cane gram to a retail worker who was having a tough day and the sweet gesture made it better.
A little boy gave out a candy-cane gram to a retail worker who was having a tough day and the sweet gesture made it better.
Police: Mother was raped, killed by son's youth football coach
Tim and Jeff Slaten were young boys when someone murdered their mother as the two slept inside their Lakeland apartment. Almost 40 years later, DNA evidence appears to have cracked the case, ending years of fear and wondering for the Slaten family.
Tim and Jeff Slaten were young boys when someone murdered their mother as the two slept inside their Lakeland apartment. Almost 40 years later, DNA evidence appears to have cracked the case, ending years of fear and wondering for the Slaten family.
Truck crashes into baggage claim area of Sarasota-Bradenton airport, narrowly missing employees
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
Sheriff: 'Armed and dangerous' man who shot police officer killed by SWAT team
Authorities say a man who shot a police officer in Eustis, Florida early Thursday is now deceased following a standoff with deputies.
Authorities say a man who shot a police officer in Eustis, Florida early Thursday is now deceased following a standoff with deputies.
Cop gets 10 years for forcing teens to strip, run naked in order to avoid arrest
A Florida police officer was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Wednesday for threatening to arrest two teens if they didn’t strip and run naked through the Everglades.
A Florida police officer was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Wednesday for threatening to arrest two teens if they didn’t strip and run naked through the Everglades.
Florida couple charged with starving 18-month-old baby to death, deputies say
The child weighed only 17 pounds, according to a Cape Coral police report. Experts said that’s in line with what a 7-month old should weigh.
The child weighed only 17 pounds, according to a Cape Coral police report. Experts said that’s in line with what a 7-month old should weigh.
Deputies: Florida woman charged with stealing elderly father's pain meds, replacing with Tylenol
According to the sheriff's office, Jennifer Hall has previously been arrested for crimes against her parents in 2018 and 2019.
According to the sheriff's office, Jennifer Hall has previously been arrested for crimes against her parents in 2018 and 2019.
15-year-old girl hit, killed by school bus in Florida
The girl, 15, was taken to a hospital where she died, according to deputies.
The girl, 15, was taken to a hospital where she died, according to deputies.
That’s no alligator…that’s a croc in Satellite Beach!
Several neighbors living on the St. George Canal have spotted the rare animal over the last few days.
Several neighbors living on the St. George Canal have spotted the rare animal over the last few days.
Florida man pays electric bills for families about to lose power
The 73-year-old small business owner says he doesn’t want any other families to spend the holidays shivering.
The 73-year-old small business owner says he doesn’t want any other families to spend the holidays shivering.
Missing 6-year-old boy, 5-year-old girl found safe after 2-day search
A 5-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy who went missing from the front of their home in Jacksonville have been found safe, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
A 5-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy who went missing from the front of their home in Jacksonville have been found safe, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
'A Christmas miracle': Missing Florida kids found safe in Jacksonville after 2 day search
Two young children at the center of an intensive two-day search have been found safe, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has confirmed.
Two young children at the center of an intensive two-day search have been found safe, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has confirmed.