Hillsborough state attorney, sheriff’s office collaborate in effort to keep repeat, violent offenders in jail
The Hillsborough County State Attorney revealed a collaboration with the Hillsborough Sheriff aimed at keeping repeat, violent offenders in jail without the ability to post bond until they go to trial.
Wauchula woman arrested in granddaughter’s death after 2021 death of grandson
She was a teacher, principal and a grandmother, but for Tracey Nix, tragedy struck not once, but twice. Both of her grandchildren died while under her care.
Missing St. Pete toddler found dead in nearby lake, father accused in double-murder, police chief says
The missing 2-year-old, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert, has been found dead in an area near Dell Holmes Park, investigators said.
Man who showed up to Mons Venus wearing devil mask, carrying gun being held without bond
The man investigators believe planned to shoot up popular Tampa gentleman's club Mons Venus won't be getting out of jail any time soon. He agreed to a no-bond hold during a court appearance Friday.
Missing 10-year-old from Florida Panhandle found safe
A statewide alert was been issued for a 10-year-old boy from the Florida Panhandle, but within a matter of hours, it was canceled.
Parents charged in death of 6-year-old boy given enough Benadryl to kill adult
Investigators said the child was living in filth and child abuse had been previously reported to the state.
Boy attacked by bicycle thief given new bike by Clearwater officers
A boy was riding his bike to school Friday in Clearwater when a man attacked him and stole his bike. Police are looking for the suspect, but meanwhile, a pair of officers made sure the boy had a bike to ride home that evening.
Georgia inmate who escaped work detail, stole car taken back into custody
The search for a convicted felon who escaped from a work detail in Georgia's Decatur County has ended with the man back in custody.
Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old boy missing after St. Pete mom was found dead at apartment
St. Petersburg police detectives are desperate to find a 2-year-old St. Petersburg boy whose mother was found dead in their northeast St. Pete apartment Thursday.
Aaron Hernandez's brother arrested after allegedly throwing brick with cryptic note at ESPN HQ
Aaron Hernandez was convicted of murder in 2015 and died in prison two years later.
Joint Base Andrews lockdown lifted after report of armed person on base
A lockdown was lifted at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Prince George's County after reports of an armed individual on base Thursday.
HCSO: Florida man passed out behind wheel tells deputies he smoked Oxycodone for ankle pain
A convicted felon found passed out in a car with illegal drugs and a rifle has been arrested in Hernando County.
Tampa shooting under investigation
One man was hospitalized after being shot in Tampa on Wednesday night.
Murdered Largo lawyer’s family, friends honor man who ‘loved helping people’
The husband of Pinellas County attorney Steven Cozzi is trying to navigate life in the wake of his death.
Armed suspect shot by police after 3-hour standoff in St. Petersburg
An armed suspect is in custody after being shot by police in St. Petersburg following a three-hour standoff.
Largo lawyer murder: Blood, firearms, $280,000 cash found in search of surgeon's vehicles, home, police say
A Pinellas County plastic surgeon may have been planning to harm or kill a lawyer for days before he showed up at Blanchard Law, P.A. in Largo on March 21, 2023, according to information in documents filed with Pinellas County courts.
Largo lawyer's disappearance and alleged murder: Timeline of events
Court documents provide a detailed and disturbing timeline of events in the case of a missing Largo lawyer who is presumed dead – allegedly murdered by a Tarpon Springs surgeon.
Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil to honor victims in Nashville shooting
Hundreds of people have gathered at a candlelight vigil to mourn the three children and three adults slain in a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
16-month-old fatally shot by 5-year-old sibling at Indiana apartment, police say
The older sibling accessed a handgun inside the Lafayette apartment on Tuesday afternoon and fatally shot the boy, who was identified as Isiah Johnson, police said late Tuesday.
Missing Arkansas teen found in Tampa more than two months after she was last seen, investigators say
A missing 15-year-old girl from Arkansas was found in Tampa more than two months after she was last seen leaving school, investigators in Arkansas said.