DUNNELLON, Fla. (WFLA) — The 17-year-old who staged his own abduction and caused a statewide AMBER Alert has been arrested, Florida deputies say. On Sept. 25, 2025, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office ...

A Marion County teen’s claim of being shot and abducted was exposed as a hoax, Sheriff Billy Woods said. Investigators found the 17-year-old bought camping gear, fled on a bicycle and later shot ...

A 17-year-old teen was arrested and charged with allegedly faking his own abduction in Florida. Police found the teen less than 24 hours after he was first reported ...

Florida is awaiting approval from federal officials to open a third immigration detention center, following Alligator Alcatraz and Deportation Depot. Police investigate reports of shots fired, hit-and ...