Teens arrested in Bradenton vandalism: Police

Two teens were arrested for criminal mischief after their parents turned them in after a men's restroom was vandalized in Bradenton, officers said. 

High school teacher arrested for showing sexual content to students: HCSO

A former teacher at Armwood High School faces charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he showed sexual content to four underage students while also possessing child pornography and bestiality on his phone.

Video: Florida man accused of choking, kidnapping and tying up friend who wanted to buy his PlayStation 5

A PlayStation sale turned into a nightmare for a Florida man who said his friend choked him unconscious, tied him up and stole money from his bank account during the planned transaction. 

Former '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis left obit comment before arrest

New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.

Woman found guilty of killing in-laws with poisonous mushrooms in beef Wellington

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives by serving them a beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms, in a case that shocked Australia.

Marco Rubio imposter using AI to call high-level officials

The U.S. State Department is warning diplomats of an AI-driven scheme impersonating Sec. Marco Rubio to contact top officials via fake texts and voice messages. Here’s what we know.

Security guard facing child porn charges, small camera found in company car: affidavit

A security guard in Tampa is facing child pornography charges after a small camera was found in his car with explicit images on it, according to an arrest affidavit.

Donuts and fireworks: 2 arrested in street takeover during FHP crackdown in Orlando

Authorities in Orange County arrested two men following a chaotic Fourth of July street takeover involving nearly 50 vehicles, illegal stunt driving, and fireworks launched from moving cars, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said Monday.

'16 & Pregnant' star charged with involuntary manslaughter in Georgia

Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.

Increased gun use among Florida teens over two decades, study finds

The percentage of Florida teens who say they carry handguns has jumped significantly over the last two decades. According to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, 6% of middle and high school students surveyed in 2022 admitted to carrying a handgun—compared to just 3.7% in 2002.

Robin Severance-Lopez released from jail after posting bond in alleged illegal gambling charge

Robin Severance-Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, walked out of the Lake County Jail on Monday evening, just a few hours after a judge gave clearance for her to post bond.