Accused Devil’s Den killer passed background checks and entered classrooms full of kids, expert says

Former teacher Andrew James McGann, who is accused of killing Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil's Den State Park, reportedly moved frequently between school districts without raising red flags.

2 missing Pasco County teens found safe after statewide alert

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a Missing Child Alert for two teens from Pasco County, saying the teens have been found safe.

Ex-CNN correspondent Jim Acosta interviews AI avatar of deceased Parkland shooting victim

Former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta shared a video interview with an AI-generated avatar of Joaquin Oliver, a student killed in the 2018 Parkland school shooting. The avatar was created by Oliver’s parents.

Judge demands legal custody records for controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing which government agency or private contractor has legal authority to hold people at the immigration detention facility in the Everglades that has become known as “Alligator Alcatraz."

2 drivers arrested for racing over 100 MPH on Selmon Expressway: TPD

Two drivers were arrested on Sunday evening for racing on the Selmon Expressway after Tampa police say the two cars were clocked going more than 100 MPH in a 55 MPH zone.

Jeff Knight pleads not guilty in deadly Clearwater Ferry crash

The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has officially pleaded not guilty. 

British tourist accused of trying to drown daughter-in-law at Polk County resort: 'Couldn't control his anger'

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a tourist from England may be spending more time in Florida than he planned after he tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a resort in Davenport. 

Cat rescued from hot car on Clearwater Beach: Police

A cat in Clearwater Beach may have used one of its nine lives after police say its owner left it locked in a closed hot car.

Attempted murder fugitive on the run for 2 years arrested after knocking down officer: WHPD

A convicted felon wanted for attempted first-degree murder is now behind bars after Winter Haven police say he knocked an officer down before being tased as he tried to run away.

Shane Tamura: Midtown shooter sought help for debilitating headaches, reports say

New details are emerging about the gunman who opened fire inside the NFL’s Midtown Manhattan headquarters last week, killing four people, before taking his own life.

Florida man accused of killing grandparents told police 'God' instructed him to do it: Affidavit

A 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his grandparents in Brevard County last week told investigators he did so because “God told him to send his grandparents to him," according to newly released court documents.

Denali moose crash: 24-year-old driver killed

A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.