Coast Guard suspends search for missing kayaker who flipped into water near Honeymoon Island

The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a missing 18-year-old kayaker who disappeared on Sunday night after flipping his kayak into the water near Honeymoon Island, but the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office will resume its search on Tuesday. 

Florida duo accused of kidnapping Uber driver at gunpoint

A Florida man and woman were arrested after police say they kidnapped an Uber driver at gunpoint and tried to withdraw cash using credit cards.

AG Uthmeier blames 2022 release of current triple-murder suspect on 'lack of fight' by prosecutors

The Florida Attorney General claims the 2022 release of a man currently accused of premeditated murder for a triple homicide was the result of a state attorney not putting up a fight regarding an insanity defense. 

3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.

Florida maintenance man accused of sexually assaulting disabled patient

Just before Thanksgiving, a staff member conducting rounds at a nursing home facility saw a member of the janitorial staff sexually assaulting a patient in the bathroom of the victim’s room. 

Brawl at Winter Haven youth baseball game ends with 3 arrests: police

A youth baseball umpire was hospitalized, and three others were arrested after a fight broke out at a game in Winter Haven on Saturday, according to police.

Bradenton hit-and-run crash leaves pedestrian dead, motorcyclist arrested

A motorcyclist was arrested after police say he left the scene of a deadly crash after hitting a pedestrian crossing a road in Bradenton Friday evening.

Florida woman accused of firing gunshot through wall during argument with boyfriend: PCSO

A Florida woman is facing an attempted murder charge after she allegedly fired a gun through a bedroom wall during a dispute with her boyfriend, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Kianna Underwood, Nickelodeon child star, killed in hit-and-run

Kianna Underwood, who appeared on Nickelodeon‘s “All That," was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Brooklyn early Friday morning, local police said.

Hernando woman arrested in murder-for-hire plot: CCSO

An 81-year-old Hernando woman was arrested after investigators say she tried to hire someone to commit murder.

Valrico residents relieved after man accused of tossing nails on Miller Road arrested

Hillsborough County deputies said they arrested the man they believe is responsible for placing nails on the roadway, and neighbors in Valrico said they are relieved. 

Security guard arrested for killing ex-girlfriend inside Bradenton medical lab: Police

Bradenton Police Chief Josh Cramer described the actions of Keith Roberts Jr. as "cruel" and "evil." The suspect is accused of walking into a Bradenton medical lab on Thursday and shooting two women. 

Florida woman arrested after 50 neglected dogs rescued during illegal breeding investigation: CCSO

A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday after 50 neglected dogs were removed from her home, where investigators say she was illegally breeding, selling dogs and practicing veterinary medicine without a license, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.