Florida man accused of throwing ketchup packet at man at St. Pete bus station: Police

A Florida man was arrested Monday after police say he threw an opened ketchup packet at a man while at a bus station, according to a St. Petersburg Police Department arrest affidavit.

DOJ: Pennsylvania man defrauded VA out of more than $240,000 over nine years

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $241,260 in benefits.

Ryan Wedding, former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's 'Most Wanted' list, arrested

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, was arrested on Friday and is facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witnesses.

Former Bartow police officer accused of poisoning his girlfriend's Maltese poodle

A former Bartow police officer has been arrested for poisoning his girlfriend's dog because he did not like the pet, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

USF students to crack code on cyber criminals through new criminology and AI degree

As more tech companies call the Tampa Bay area home and bring along a workforce pipeline, USF and Cyber Florida shared how future classes will help graduates be forces for good against cyber criminals.

Florida man accused of wielding shotgun while deputies tried arresting him for sex crimes: Officials

A Florida man is facing several charges after he allegedly wielded a shotgun during an altercation with deputies when they arrested him for sex crimes involving a minor, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Gasparilla 2026: Inside Tampa PD’s Real-Time Crime Center helping keep crowds safe

Officials from more than 30 different agencies will work together in the Tampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to monitor crowds this Gasparilla season. 

Teen killed in Tampa shooting, no arrests made: TPD

A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police.

Tampa shooting leaves 16-year-old girl dead: Police
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A 16-year-old female is dead after a shooting in Tampa early on Thursday morning, according to police. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Oldsmar man accused of throwing infant from stroller during dispute: PCSO

An Oldsmar man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he threw an infant from a stroller during an altercation with the child’s father, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit.

Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds

Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.