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.
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.
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.
Boater charged with BUI manslaughter in 2024 crash
A Tampa man is charged with BUI manslaughter in a deadly boat crash in July 2024 appeared in court on Monday.
A Tampa man is charged with BUI manslaughter in a deadly boat crash in July 2024 appeared in court on Monday.
Texas flooding: Sightseers hamper first responders in Kerrville, police say
Sightseers are impacting rescue and recovery efforts by first responders in the Kerrville area, says the police department. Residents and visitors are being urged to avoid the area.
Sightseers are impacting rescue and recovery efforts by first responders in the Kerrville area, says the police department. Residents and visitors are being urged to avoid the area.
Florida man arrested after dog, 2 cats found decomposing in home: SPPD
A man faces a list of criminal charges after St. Petersburg police say they found three pets decomposing inside his home, along with a fourth animal in desperate need of medical attention.
A man faces a list of criminal charges after St. Petersburg police say they found three pets decomposing inside his home, along with a fourth animal in desperate need of medical attention.
Honduran national arrested in July 4 deadly hit-and-run crash: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says deputies have arrested a Honduran national accused of causing a deadly crash on the Fourth of July, then taking off.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says deputies have arrested a Honduran national accused of causing a deadly crash on the Fourth of July, then taking off.
Driver hospitalized after car crashes into home: SPPD
A driver is recovering from injuries after crashing into a home with two people inside early Monday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
A driver is recovering from injuries after crashing into a home with two people inside early Monday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Father’s pursuit for missing daughter heats up with new evidence in case that’s no longer cold
Florida investigators have reignited the search for Jennifer Kesse after her Orlando disappearance.
Florida investigators have reignited the search for Jennifer Kesse after her Orlando disappearance.
FBI investigating 'bomb threat' on Allegiant flight after emergency landing at PIE
An Allegiant flight from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport to Roanoke, Virginia on Sunday, was forced to turn around after a passenger told another passenger that his laptop was a bomb, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
An Allegiant flight from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport to Roanoke, Virginia on Sunday, was forced to turn around after a passenger told another passenger that his laptop was a bomb, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Bus catches fire in Volusia County, causing 55 to be evacuated: Officials
Fifty-five people were evacuated from a bus after it caught fire Saturday on Interstate 95 in Volusia County, officials say.
Fifty-five people were evacuated from a bus after it caught fire Saturday on Interstate 95 in Volusia County, officials say.
Karen Read faces potential multimillion-dollar lawsuit from O'Keefe family despite acquittal
Karen Read still has a lawsuit from the O’Keefe family pending against her and, according to legal experts, it could have significant financial implications depending on how it plays out.
Karen Read still has a lawsuit from the O’Keefe family pending against her and, according to legal experts, it could have significant financial implications depending on how it plays out.
Massive fireworks explosion leaves 1 dead, 4 homes destroyed
Harrowing video shows a major fireworks explosion in a north Los Angeles neighborhood that killed one person and injured five others and a dog.
Harrowing video shows a major fireworks explosion in a north Los Angeles neighborhood that killed one person and injured five others and a dog.
Florida pharmacist arrested for DUI after allegedly hitting 3 pedestrians, 1 that might lose leg
A Florida pharmacist has been arrested after he allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into several people, one of whom may need to have his leg amputated.
A Florida pharmacist has been arrested after he allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into several people, one of whom may need to have his leg amputated.
$20M worth of cocaine, marijuana intercepted by Coast Guard
Four separate interdictions led to the seizure of more than 5,500 pounds of illicit drugs.
Four separate interdictions led to the seizure of more than 5,500 pounds of illicit drugs.
Doctors, firefighters caution against fireworks-related injuries, uptick of house fires ahead of July 4
Shooting off your own fireworks can be fun, but it doesn’t take much for the lightshow to become a nightmare.
Shooting off your own fireworks can be fun, but it doesn’t take much for the lightshow to become a nightmare.
'It's a classic Stand Your Ground case,' trial expected to begin Monday in deadly tow yard shooting
The trial for a man accused of shooting and killing another man in front of his tow yard in Mulberry is expected to start on Monday.
The trial for a man accused of shooting and killing another man in front of his tow yard in Mulberry is expected to start on Monday.
Oklahoma doctor accused of killing daughter, staging drowning
The medical examiner's office did not find water in the child's lungs of stomach.
The medical examiner's office did not find water in the child's lungs of stomach.
Arrest made in deadly 2024 boating accident near Howard Frankland Bridge
A Tampa man is behind bars in connection with a deadly boating accident on July 3, 2024.
A Tampa man is behind bars in connection with a deadly boating accident on July 3, 2024.
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE, accused of cartel ties
Julio César Chávez Jr., the famed Mexican boxer who fought against Jake Paul Saturday in a highly publicized match, has been arrested by ICE.
Julio César Chávez Jr., the famed Mexican boxer who fought against Jake Paul Saturday in a highly publicized match, has been arrested by ICE.
Video: Suspect in 2022 murder at Hillsborough County liquor store arrested
Hillsborough County deputies say they've arrested the man wanted for allegedly murdering another man in the parking lot of a liquor store more than three years ago.
Hillsborough County deputies say they've arrested the man wanted for allegedly murdering another man in the parking lot of a liquor store more than three years ago.