Illegal immigrant accused of choking, punching trooper in Tampa

An illegal immigrant is being held without bond in Hillsborough County after a trooper says he punched and choked him as he was being detained. 

Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit 2025

Students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system can gain insight into how it operates during the Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit.

Government shutdown halts ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ court fight

The ongoing federal government shutdown has temporarily paused a high-profile legal battle over a controversial immigrant-detention center located in the Everglades.

Scammers target 'tap-to-pay' credit card feature

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about ‘ghost tapping’, which targets the ‘tap to pay’ feature on credit cards and smartphones.

Polk County teacher accused of lying about being ‘shoulder checked’ by fellow educator at school

A Polk County teacher from Lake Shipp Elementary School was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say she falsely reported being ‘shoulder-checked’ by another teacher at school for the second time in five years.

Missing Bradenton teen found after statewide alert

A Bradenton teenager who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert earlier this week has been safely located. No other details were provided. 

Two injured in Clearwater stabbing: Police

Clearwater police are investigating an early Thursday morning stabbing that sent two men to the hospital.  

Judge finds HCSO in contempt for public record delay in Sabrina Aisenberg case

A Tampa attorney wants to take a look at the documents in the disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg. A judge found the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in contempt for a slow handover of the files.

Auburndale city manager charged with battery of bar employee

After a 10-month investigation, the state attorney general's office charged the current Auburndale city manager with battery.

Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.