St. Pete PD's marine unit stepping up patrols ahead of Labor Day weekend

As thousands of boaters hit the water this Labor Day weekend, the St. Petersburg Police Department’s Marine Unit is stepping up patrols across Tampa Bay.

Owner of Sash and Sill appears before judge facing 27 charges of fraud

Appearing once again in front of a judge, this time in Sarasota County, the owner of the window and door installation company 'Sash and Sill' is under arrest. 

Mother relieved after church leaders arrested in forced labor scheme, believes son was a victim

Bridget Walton’s son, Patrick, was just a college student when he was swept into what federal agents now call a scheme to use religion and a massive church following to cover up a series of crimes.

Stats show crime is declining in big cities, despite public perception

President Donald Trump has hinted at deploying the National Guard to some major cities to manage crime in the areas, similar to his actions in Washington, D.C., But new data reflects a significant drop in crime in several cities so far in 2025.

Florida extends execution record after man convicted of triple murder dies by lethal injection

A Florida man convicted of killing his girlfriend, her mother and a man he said owed him money more than 30 years ago was put to death on Thursday, extending the record number of executions carried out in the Sunshine State to 11 so far this year.

FAA targets 'laser strikes' towards aircrafts that could blind pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing efforts to reduce laser strikes on aircraft during August, designated as "Laser Enforcement Month."

Annunciation Church and School shooting: Everything we know so far

A shooting at the Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday left two children dead and 18 others injured. Here's everything we know so far.

Wanted: US offers $10M for son of 'El Chapo'

ICE is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of one of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s sons.

Church leader arrested in Tampa FBI raid appears in federal court, staying behind bars for now

One of two church leaders charged in a sweeping federal human trafficking and money laundering case appeared before a judge in Tampa on Thursday, but she’ll stay in jail for the time being.

Annunciation Church shooting: Who was Robin Westman?

A suspect armed with a rifle, shotgun and a pistol fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of school. Here's what we know about the suspect, Robin Westman.

Three dogs dumped behind Lutz gas station, reward offered for tips leading to suspect

Three dogs were found dumped in the woods behind a Lutz gas station, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is offering a $500 reward for tips that lead to an arrest. 

Missing 12-year-old boy with autism killed by alligator in New Orleans: police

Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.

'Drunk' Florida man allegedly fired gunshots at 3 police officers to 'get their attention,' police say

A 20-year-old man is accused of firing his gun in the direction of three police officers who were eating dinner because he was “drunk" and wanted to “get their attention," according to the Winter Springs Police Department.