Fugitive comes out of hiding to buy new 'Call of Duty' video game, police say
A man who escaped from prison last November ended up in a skirmish with police, who confronted him after he came out of hiding to buy a popular new video game, authorities said.
Chauvin trial judge must reconsider 3rd-degree murder charge, Court of Appeals rules
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled the trial judge for the Derek Chauvin case must reconsider reinstating the third-degree murder charge in his case, according to an opinion issued Friday.
Tennessee teen, kidnapped in 2019, may be being held in Tampa area
A Tennessee teenager, who was kidnapped by her father in 2019, could be in the Tampa Bay area, authorities say. They fear she is "routinely being drugged and/or kept drunk to incapacitate her."
Man found not guilty of murdering transgender woman in Tampa park, faces unrelated homicide charge
It took the jury four hours to find murder defendant Keith Gaillard not guilty in the murder of India Clark.
South Carolina bill seeks to put ‘porch pirates’ in jail for up to 15 years
One South Carolina state representative is hoping to put a new law into place that could punish “porch pirates” with up to 15 years of jail time.
Suspect accused of stealing $63,000 from 88-year-old Sarasota man with Publisher’s Clearing House scam
Deputies arrested Donte Johnson, 25, of Plantation, after they say he scammed an 88-year-old Sarasota man out of $63,000.
Man arrested after video captures him ‘intentionally’ driving car into ex-wife’s vehicle and home, police say
Video captured an Oklahoma man allegedly “intentionally” driving his car into his ex-wife’s vehicle and home.
Florida man accused of speeding at 100 mph cited 'business' at the Ritz-Carlton, report says
A Florida man who allegedly was caught racing up to 100 mph through a crash site told police during his arrest that he had "business" to take care of at a Ritz-Carlton hotel, a report says.
Haines City police arrest substitute teacher accused of attacking two students
Haines City police arrested a substitute teacher accused of hitting two students at Boone Middle School.
Phoenix PD: Murder suspect arrested after 74-year-old grandfather was attacked for 'no apparent reason'
"Officers learned Juanito was walking in the area when he was attacked by a male for no apparent reason," police said in a statement on March 4.
Lawyer for woman accused of killing husband says investigators used deceptive tactics
Sabrina Hendley allegedly admitted that she killed her husband at a pool party "because he's a f*****g a**hole." But her attorney says the confession should be thrown out.
Clearwater couple charged with manslaughter, neglect after child's death
Investigators said the three children were malnourished, had bedsores, diaper rash, severely matted hair, and were unable to speak or even walk. One of the children was found dead in the couple's home.
Snorkeler finds nearly 70 lbs. of cocaine floating off Florida Keys
A snorkeler off the Florida Keys spotted a large bundle floating in the water and called police. It turned out to be 25 bricks of cocaine -- worth more than $1.5 million.
Cheeto dust leads to arrest of burglar, Oklahoma police say
An Oklahoma woman was arrested in connection to an attempted home burglary after police found Cheetos residue on her teeth, authorities said Monday.
FBI alleges man texted relatives that he posed as 'antifa,' fought police in Capitol riot, court documents say
A man claimed in a group text to his family that he posed as ‘antifa’ and harmed several police officers during the Capitol Riot on Jan. 6, federal court documents show.
Doctors agree: Man was insane when he ran down Tampa family, killing father of 2
Mikese Morse, the man accused of running over a Tampa family with his car back in 2018 and blaming it on the devil, now has a good chance to avoid prison.
Police: Tampa woman who called 911 after shooting man turns herself in
Police have arrested a woman who they say shot and killed a man in Tampa, then called 911 to admit to the crime.
Brooksville kennel operator charged with animal cruelty after investigators find 11 dead puppies
The operator of a Brooksville kennel has been arrested for animal cruelty after investigators found 11 dead puppies on the property.
Man accused in three murders, robbery appears in Tampa court
Jerome Knight faced a judge for what prosecutors call a one-man crime spree that left three dead in Tampa.
Carlie Brucia's killer to get new sentencing hearing
More than 17 years after 11-year-old Carlie Brucia was abducted and murdered in Sarasota County, the attorney general’s office acknowledged this week that convicted killer Joseph Smith should receive a new sentencing hearing.