"The bottom line is, this is the state of Florida," Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells told reporters during a press conference on Friday.

A man opened fire on two home invaders on Thursday night, shooting one who later died as the other ran from the scene, ...

Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells spoke with the media Friday about an attempted home invasion that led to the death of one suspect and the arrest of another. (Credit: WTVT) ...

The bottom line is — this is the state of Florida. If you want to break into someone’s home, you should expect to be shot,” ...

Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells issued a stark warning to would-be intruders after a homeowner opened fire on two masked men attempting to break into his home, killing one and sending the other to ...

Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells spoke at a news conference after a dramatic Thursday night confrontation that left one burglar dead and another in custody. The incident occurred around 9pm when ...

A Florida man opened fire on two home intruders, killing one of them, on Thursday night, authorities said. The Lakewood Ranch ...

Homeowner fatally shoots one of two suspects during a home invasion in Bradenton, Florida; the second suspect is apprehended.

A Florida sheriff said intruders should "expect to be shot" after releasing information about a homeowner who opened fire at ...