Latest MapQuest update reveals automated license plate reader networks

MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras.

New Orleans jail worker sentenced for helping 10 inmates escape through toilet hole

A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025.

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror reveals what convinced him of her guilt

The lone juror who prevented a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has now given multiple public accounts defending his decision, following the fallout from the mistrial of the closely watched trial.

Arrest in Michelle Parker case offers hope to family of missing Marion County woman

An arrest in the 2011 disappearance of Orlando mother Michelle Parker is renewing hope for families still searching for answers in missing-person cases, including the family of Sara Ebersole, who vanished from Marion County more than three years ago.

Oregon school shooting victims: What we know

The victims killed in Thursday's tragic shooting included three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher, Bend officials confirmed.

Human remains found nearly 30 years ago identified as missing Wisconsin man

Human remains discovered in a wooded area in Sanford nearly 30 years ago have been identified as John Richard Moulis, a Wisconsin native who was reported missing in Orange County in January 1997, police said.

Gymnastics coach sentenced to 90 years for secretly recording girls

A former youth gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 90 years in prison for secretly recording young girls. Here's what to know.

Years of racist text messages prompt resignations, possible firings of 6 Charlotte police officers

Six Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department officers are under investigation after internal affairs uncovered a series of racist and discriminatory text messages exchanged over several years, CMPD Chief Estella D. Patterson said Thursday. 

Las Vegas investigators say they've identified shooting victim's body found in Lake Mead barrel

Las Vegas authorities say they've identified a suspected murder victim whose remains were found in a barrel in Lake Mead four years ago and are expected to publicly announce it later today.

Watch: Fast food robbery suspect climbs through drive-thru window

Police in Louisiana are looking for a man suspected of robbing a fast food restaurant by climbing through the drive-thru window. 

Naked man seen near St. Petersburg school claimed he was part of art exhibit: SPPD

A 43-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning after  St. Petersburg officers said they found him walking nude through Campbell Park next to an elementary school. 

Coast Guard offloads $226M in illegal drugs at Port Everglades

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa offloaded nearly 33,000 pounds of illegal drugs worth an estimated $226.7 million Wednesday at Port Everglades following a series of operations in international waters.

NBA hall of famer Amar'e Stoudemire begins new career as Florida police officer

Former NBA star and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire is trading the basketball court for a badge, embarking on a new career in law enforcement in South Florida.

Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash

President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.

Florida sues Discord over child safety violations

Florida officials filed a lawsuit against Discord, accusing the social media platform of exposing children to online predators and failing to enforce safety measures.

Routine traffic stop leads to major drug bust with over 700 pounds of meth and fentanyl found in vehicle

A routine traffic stop in Nevada turned into a major drug bust after a trained narcotics detecting K-9 alerted deputies to the presence of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in the vehicle.