New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation

The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.

Arrests made after pack of ‘reckless’ bike riders bombard Tampa streets

It was chaos on two wheels Wednesday as police say a group of about 200 riders took over city streets, weaving through traffic, running red lights and even riding against traffic.

Man who faked his own death found guilty of rape in Utah

A man who reportedly faked his own death then fled to Europe to avoid rape charges was convicted of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend in Utah.

Giovanni Pelletier’s body officially identified by medical examiner

A body found in a retention pond during a search for a missing teenager has been identified by the medical examiner as 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier.

No charges for Florida JSO officer in arrest of man punched, dragged from his car

Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands. McNeil’s lawyers criticized the decision and called for a federal investigation.

Shooting at Tampa gas station sends man to hospital

A man is recovering in the hospital after Tampa police say he was shot at a gas station early Thursday.

Spring Hill teacher accused of DUI after crashing into school fence

A Spring Hill teacher found himself behind bars on the second day of school after deputies say he crashed into a fence at Explorer K-8 school on Tuesday.

School zone speed cameras catch drivers as fast as 78 mph, Bradenton officials say

Bradenton police are warning drivers to slow down after the city’s school zone cameras caught 50 speeders on the first day of the 2025-26 school year.

Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault

D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges. 

Venice man shot, killed after pointing gun at deputies serving search warrant

A man was shot and killed after pointing his gun at Sarasota County deputies Wednesday morning in the 200 block of Golf Course Drive in Venice. 

Florida man killed after pickup truck flips on I-4 in Polk County

A Port Charlotte man was killed on I-4 in Polk County after his pickup truck flipped early Tuesday morning, according to deputies. 

'Graham Hoffman Act': Sen. Ashley Moody urges passage of legislation in Florida

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the "Graham Hoffman Act," a piece of legislation the leaders say "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."