Captain, crew accused of illegally harvesting stone crab in Pasco County
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers in Pasco County have charged the captain and crew of a commercial stone crab vessel with multiple violations for illegally harvesting more than 65 pounds of stone crab claws from unauthorized lines and traps.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers in Pasco County have charged the captain and crew of a commercial stone crab vessel with multiple violations for illegally harvesting more than 65 pounds of stone crab claws from unauthorized lines and traps.
Nation’s first high-tech autonomous police vehicle on patrol in pilot program
Deputies in south Florida have a new high-tech partner on patrol.
Deputies in south Florida have a new high-tech partner on patrol.
Naked Florida woman accused of battery punches firefighter trying to get her to cover up: PCSO
A battery complaint ended with a naked Florida woman wearing handcuffs after investigators said she punched a female firefighter who tried to get her to cover up.
A battery complaint ended with a naked Florida woman wearing handcuffs after investigators said she punched a female firefighter who tried to get her to cover up.
Ruskin home invasion leaves 1 injured: HCSO
One person was injured in a reported home invasion in Ruskin on Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
One person was injured in a reported home invasion in Ruskin on Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Hit-and-run driver refuses to apologize after victim's family fought for tougher sentence for killer
The family of a woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Miami Gardens, Florida, is fuming after the driver refused to apologize in court.
The family of a woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Miami Gardens, Florida, is fuming after the driver refused to apologize in court.
Motorcycle gang member put man in chokehold after bar joke, deputies say
A night of drinking at a Volusia County bar turned violent after a man was choked unconscious in an altercation involving alleged motorcycle gang members, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
A night of drinking at a Volusia County bar turned violent after a man was choked unconscious in an altercation involving alleged motorcycle gang members, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida man shoots woman, gets beaten by her husband following invite to play cards: Affidavit
A Lake County man is facing charges after deputies said he shot a woman after getting into a fight following an invitation to come over and play card games.
A Lake County man is facing charges after deputies said he shot a woman after getting into a fight following an invitation to come over and play card games.
Naked Florida man released from jail days before trying to break into Pinellas Park home with axe
A Pinellas Park couple said they woke up to a nightmare they didn’t even know happened until they checked their security cameras the next day.
A Pinellas Park couple said they woke up to a nightmare they didn’t even know happened until they checked their security cameras the next day.
Trump, FBI Director Patel tout efforts to crackdown on violent crime
FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."
FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."
USC grad student accused of drugging, raping victims over 4-year period
Sizhe Weng, a Chinese national, is being held without bail and faces eight felony counts, including rape and sexual penetration.
Sizhe Weng, a Chinese national, is being held without bail and faces eight felony counts, including rape and sexual penetration.
Super speeders learn that violating new law is a drag
The State of Florida passed a law this year giving extra weight to law enforcement officers dealing with speeding drivers.
The State of Florida passed a law this year giving extra weight to law enforcement officers dealing with speeding drivers.
Sarasota County school bus driver sexually abused student after smoking ‘Moonshine Rock’ with her: SCSO
A Sarasota County Schools employee is accused of giving a homeless student a place to live and then sexually abusing her on several occasions.
A Sarasota County Schools employee is accused of giving a homeless student a place to live and then sexually abusing her on several occasions.
Missing Florida woman still sought by New Port Richey police 10 years after vanishing
Police in New Port Richey are still searching for a woman who was reported missing a decade ago.
Police in New Port Richey are still searching for a woman who was reported missing a decade ago.
Parents accused of leaving baby alone on Florida beach for nearly an hour claim they ‘lost track of time’
A Texas couple is facing charges after deputies say they left a six-month-old baby alone on a Florida beach for nearly an hour.
A Texas couple is facing charges after deputies say they left a six-month-old baby alone on a Florida beach for nearly an hour.
Demand outweighs space at Pinellas domestic violence shelter now facing funding cuts
Almost 8,000 people called a domestic violence hotline in Pinellas County last year, and Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA), the county’s primary provider of domestic violence services, said more people are asking for emergency shelter than there are beds available.
Almost 8,000 people called a domestic violence hotline in Pinellas County last year, and Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA), the county’s primary provider of domestic violence services, said more people are asking for emergency shelter than there are beds available.
Lawsuit accuses Polk County Sheriff’s Office of failures during 2016 child rape investigation
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a "pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights."
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a "pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights."
Spoto High School student arrested for bringing gun on campus: Deputies
A Spoto High School student was arrested on Tuesday for bringing a gun to school, according to deputies.
A Spoto High School student was arrested on Tuesday for bringing a gun to school, according to deputies.
Nude Florida man arrested after multiple home burglaries in Pinellas Park neighborhood
A nude Florida man was arrested on Tuesday after multiple home burglaries in a Pinellas Park neighborhood, according to officers.
A nude Florida man was arrested on Tuesday after multiple home burglaries in a Pinellas Park neighborhood, according to officers.
Spring Hill shootout between neighbors sends suspect to hospital, charges filed: HCSO
A shootout between two Spring Hill neighbors ended with injuries and multiple felony charges for a 26-year-old man, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A shootout between two Spring Hill neighbors ended with injuries and multiple felony charges for a 26-year-old man, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa pastor free on bail after claiming to pull gun in self-defense at city council candidate forum
A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.
A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.