Florida City Police Department
Coverage of Florida City Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Police: Video shows woman use car to try to kill 2 in Florida City
A 51-year-old woman in Florida City is accused of attempting to kill two individuals by driving her car into them while they crossed a street. Surveillance video captured the incident, which resulted in a man being hospitalized with injuries. The woman was arrested and charged with attempted felony murder.
- Boy, 17, airlifted after Florida City shooting
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg in Florida City and airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center, where his condition is described as stable. Police confirmed the incident occurred in the 1700 block of Northwest Third Terrace and stated detectives are actively investigating.
- Florida City woman charged with child abuse after boy allegedly forced to kneel on rice for hours
A Florida City woman was arrested and charged with child abuse after allegedly forcing her younger brother to kneel on rice in a shed for hours, causing knee injuries. The boy, under her care since their mother's deportation, reported the abuse to police after enduring the punishment multiple times.
- Florida City woman forced younger brother to kneel on rice for hours, cops say
A Florida City woman, Nataly Francelia Cruz, 26, is accused of forcing her younger brother to kneel on rice for hours in a shed, resulting in minor knee injuries and denied bathroom access. Cruz, who became the boy's guardian after their mother was deported, was arrested for child abuse and faces an immigration hold.