Some Epstein files released Friday disappear from DOJ website
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
Man arrested in connection with 2 armed bank robberies in Clearwater, state attorney says
A man accused of robbing two Clearwater banks at gunpoint was arrested and now faces federal charges, according to the state attorney’s office.
3 people accused of poaching and killing alligators across Florida: FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested three people accused of poaching and killing alligators across multiple Florida counties.
Body discovered in submerged truck in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg police say a body was found in a vehicle submerged in several feet of water near 62nd Avenue North and Bayou Grande Boulevard Saturday morning.
Tampa shooting leaves teen dead, another hospitalized, police say
Police say a male teenager is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in Tampa.
West Tampa restaurant picking up the pieces after overnight break-in causes $2K in damages
Less than a week before Christmas, a locally-owned restaurant in West Tampa is cleaning up a mess. The Lucky Tigre was broken into overnight, after security cameras captured someone smashing the front door.
Man arrested in deadly shooting at Thonotosassa RV park: HCSO
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left one person dead in Thonotosassa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
St. Pete man faces 21 counts of child pornography, deputies say
A St. Petersburg man was arrested on multiple child pornography charges, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested after shooting during 'puffing party' at Polk City home: PCSO
A man is facing several charges after he shot a person during an altercation at a Polk City home early Tuesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Luke Air Force Base lockdown lifted after reports of active shooter incident
The lockdown at Luke Air Force Base has been lifted following reports of an active shooter incident.
Two Massachusetts store owners charged in alleged $7 million SNAP fraud scheme
A police investigation revealed that the store owners were allegedly exchanging SNAP benefits for cash with customers.
Trump suspends green card lottery program following Brown University, MIT shootings
President Donald Trump has suspended the green card lottery program that allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the United States. Here’s what we know.
Florida woman in Santa hat caught on camera stealing toys from donation box: MCSO
A Florida woman who may have been trying to look like Santa Claus in a red hat with a white pompom acted more like the Grinch when deputies said she stole toys intended for a needy family.
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to 9 months in jail by Romanian court for drug possession
The rapper was stopped by authorities for allegedly smoking cannabis while performing at a music festival in 2024.
Search continues for missing Largo man with dementia
Friends, family members and Largo police are still searching for a Largo man with dementia who disappeared one week ago.
Sarasota police warn residents about banking scheme that involves rideshare drivers
Sarasota police want to warn residents about a scam involving a bank and rideshare drivers. Investigators say someone withdraws a large amount of cash from a bank, then hands it over to a rideshare driver at the recommendation of the scammer.
Florida lawmaker introduces campus safety bill to allow open carry, expand guardian program
The latest campus shooting at Brown University has some Florida lawmakers rethinking how to keep students safe, seeking to expand the state’s guardian program to allow carrying firearms on college campuses.
'You're a scumbag': Sheriff, Seabreeze students confront alleged travel scammer at airport
Robert Goodwin is accused of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe. Bond was set at $4 million.
Florida turtles stuffed in socks recovered in illegal animal trafficking case
Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals hidden inside socks and falsely labeled as plastic toys in New York, officials said.
Florida death row inmate Steven Lorenzo seeking death penalty ruled competent by judge
A Tampa judge agreed Thursday that death row inmate Steven Lorenzo is mentally competent to fire his appeals lawyers and give up all remaining legal challenges.