Ex-Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots

A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."

Tampa crime drops in 2025, outpacing national trend: TPD

The Tampa Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows crime trending down across nearly every major category in the city. 

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 25 latest updates

We're now in the fourth week of the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1.

Pinellas Park woman faces several felony charges after 110+ mph chase through Pasco County: FHP

A 29-year-old Pinellas Park woman was booked on several felony charges after leading troopers on a high-speed chase through Pasco County late Tuesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Lakeland man accused of stealing lawn equipment and power tools across Polk County

A Lakeland man with 16 previous felonies is back behind bars after detectives linked him to a string of robberies involving lawn equipment and power tools across Polk County, according to the sheriff's office.

Florida woman accused of murdering 6-year-old daughter

A warrant has been issued for a Florida mother who is accused of murdering her six-year-old daughter. 

Repeat offender slays 2 Missouri deputies before dying in shootout, sheriff says

A routine traffic stop in Christian County, Missouri, turned deadly Monday when Richard Dean Bird, 45, a repeat offender with a history of shooting at law enforcement.

Clearwater police target speeding, reckless driving with $75K FDOT grant

The Clearwater Police Department will continue to combat speeding and aggressive drivers with a continuing grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.

Squatty Potty creator faces child pornography charges in Utah

The cofounder of the Squatty Potty company is facing child pornography charges in Utah. Investigators say he was caught watching child sex abuse videos in a chat room online.

Florida man arrested in $328M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme: DOJ

A 34-year-old Florida man, who served as the president and CEO of an alleged cryptocurrency investment firm, has been accused of running a $328 million Ponzi scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Idaho woman accused of attempting to set fire to DHS building with stolen ambulance

An Idaho woman was arrested Monday after investigators said she stole an ambulance and drove it into a building housing Department of Homeland Security offices in an alleged attempt to set it on fire.

Murder suspect on the run following deadly shooting at Jade Fox Lounge

Police in Lakeland are searching for a suspect they say shot and killed a man outside the entrance to Jade Fox Lounge early Sunday morning.