10, including 8 teens, arrested after Lakeland house party broken up by deputies: PCSO
Ten people, including eight teens, were arrested after Polk County deputies busted a house party where marijuana was found.
Maria Gomez-Perez found safe in Ohio, Guatemalan national arrested
Authorities have arrested a 34-year-old Guatemalan national after deputies say he was found with 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez at an Ohio shopping center.
Man accused of soliciting undercover Polk County detective at park
An undercover operation at a Polk County park landed one man in jail.
Ashley Benefield gives emotional testimony in her defense at murder trial: 'I thought he was going to kill me'
A tearful Ashley Benefield took the stand in her own defense Friday in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.
‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, arrested by US authorities
The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.
‘Career criminals’ busted during HCSO retail theft investigation
Two men with criminal histories are back behind bars after deputies say they stole a generator from a Home Depot in Riverview.
2 hospitalized in Bradenton bar shooting: Police
Police in Bradenton are investigating a double shooting.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized with COVID-19, pneumonia
Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and double pneumonia, according to multiple reports.
Sonya Massey murder: Autopsy results released after Illinois officer shot woman inside her home
The autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
St. Pete police searching for driver in deadly crash
Police in St. Petersburg are asking for help locating a man they say was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash earlier this week.
Man claims self defense after shooting at Tampa laundromat: TPD
A person was shot at a laundromat in Tampa early Friday morning, and the man who pulled the trigger claims it was in self defense, authorities say.
Horse meat trade: Hernando County sheriff, state attorney respond to criticism from activists
Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis and State Attorney Bill Gladson are responding to claims that they haven't moved fast enough to shut down an illegal slaughterhouse where a former race horse was butchered last year.
Who was Funny Biz? Former owner of racehorse slaughtered on camera in Hernando County devastated
FOX 13 has been working to find out how Funny Biz, a registered thoroughbred racehorse, ended up being killed for her meat in Hernando County.
LPD's annual high school police academy gives teens insight into law enforcement operations
The Lakeland Police Department is holding their sixth annual High School Police Academy, which is all about giving young people a real look into how the police department operates.
Hillsborough training academy cadet arrested on child porn charges: HCSO
A Hillsborough detention cadet with the Sheriff's Training Academy was arrested on child pornography charges, according to investigators.
Ashley Benefield trial: Prosecution rests in ex-ballerina murder case
Text messages between Doug and Ashley Benefield took center stage on Thursday as the prosecution wrapped up its case in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.
Teen shot in St. Pete, taken to hospital with critical injuries
A 14-year-old boy is in the hospital after being shot in St. Petersburg, police confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Woman killed in South Tampa shooting, police investigating
A woman is dead after being found shot in Tampa on Thursday, according to investigators.
Police arrest Tampa murder suspect
Tampa police have arrested a suspect they say shot and killed a man in Tampa on Monday.
Rapper busted for speeding more than 85 mph in Polk County had drugs, bible in car: FHP
A Polk County rapper headed back to jail after troopers say they found drugs in his car when he was pulled over for speeding.