Diddy sex trafficking trial, recent operations shine light on how close exploitation hits to home
The high-profile trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is doing more than dominating headlines — it’s shifting public perception of what sex trafficking really looks like, and just how close to home it can be.
The high-profile trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is doing more than dominating headlines — it’s shifting public perception of what sex trafficking really looks like, and just how close to home it can be.
Pinellas businessman accused of embezzling millions from special needs clients to stay behind bars until trial
The parents of Leo Govoni’s alleged victims gave one another emotional hugs outside the federal courthouse in Tampa Thursday, following a judge’s decision to hold Govoni in jail without bond until his trial.
The parents of Leo Govoni’s alleged victims gave one another emotional hugs outside the federal courthouse in Tampa Thursday, following a judge’s decision to hold Govoni in jail without bond until his trial.
Canadian citizen dies in Florida ICE detention facility amid removal proceedings, officials say
A Canadian citizen detained at an ICE detention facility in Florida has died, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed this week.
A Canadian citizen detained at an ICE detention facility in Florida has died, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed this week.
Marcos Lopez: Suspended Osceola County sheriff bonds out of jail amid racketeering case
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail –- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions.
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail –- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions.
Brad Pitt's LA home broken into, LAPD investigating
Three people broke into Brad Pitt's Los Feliz home and "ransacked" the place, according to the LAPD.
Three people broke into Brad Pitt's Los Feliz home and "ransacked" the place, according to the LAPD.
Sentencing phase begins in trial of Ronnie Walker, man who killed 14-year-old girl
Prosecutors called a former Tampa Police detective to the stand who said that a woman named Elaine Caldwell was killed in 2003 by Ronnie Walker, who was then 25-years-old.
Prosecutors called a former Tampa Police detective to the stand who said that a woman named Elaine Caldwell was killed in 2003 by Ronnie Walker, who was then 25-years-old.
Polk County deputy accused of stealing cash during traffic stop resigns after arrest
A Polk County deputy is off the force after investigators say he took cash out of a driver's wallet during a traffic stop, leading to his arrest.
A Polk County deputy is off the force after investigators say he took cash out of a driver's wallet during a traffic stop, leading to his arrest.
Man accused of assaulting tram driver at St. Pete Pier in 2024 arrested in Maryland
U.S. Marshals helped arrest a man accused of assaulting a 70-year-old tram driver at the St. Petersburg Pier last year.
U.S. Marshals helped arrest a man accused of assaulting a 70-year-old tram driver at the St. Petersburg Pier last year.
Wander Franco trial: Rays shortstop and mother of victim found guilty, sentenced
A verdict came down on Thursday in the case against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was on trial in a sexual abuse case involving an underage girl in the Dominican Republic.
A verdict came down on Thursday in the case against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was on trial in a sexual abuse case involving an underage girl in the Dominican Republic.
Sexual assault suspect sought in Pasco County
Pasco County deputies are searching for a man they say sexually assaulted a woman in a vehicle early Wednesday morning and took off on a bicycle.
Pasco County deputies are searching for a man they say sexually assaulted a woman in a vehicle early Wednesday morning and took off on a bicycle.
Cuban nationals arrested for nationwide multimillion-dollar auto theft ring
The charges allege that vehicles were primarily stolen from major metropolitan airports and surrounding areas, including Las Vegas; Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver, Colorado; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Texas cities such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston.
The charges allege that vehicles were primarily stolen from major metropolitan airports and surrounding areas, including Las Vegas; Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver, Colorado; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Texas cities such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston.
Freak umbrella accident leaves lifeguard impaled in beach day horror
A fire chief described victim as 'tough' after a shocking Jersey Shore incident.
A fire chief described victim as 'tough' after a shocking Jersey Shore incident.
Sentencing phase in Ronnie Walker death penalty case begins Thursday
Ronnie Walker will soon find out whether he'll be sentenced to die for murdering a 14-year-old girl in Tampa more than three years ago.
Ronnie Walker will soon find out whether he'll be sentenced to die for murdering a 14-year-old girl in Tampa more than three years ago.
Ruh-roh! 'Scooby-Doo' breaks into Alabama store, bypasses snacks
Police released images showing a person dressed as Scooby-Doo breaking into a convenience store in Duncanville.
Police released images showing a person dressed as Scooby-Doo breaking into a convenience store in Duncanville.
Mother claims children suffered ‘religious brainwashing’ as Amber Alert issued
Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.
Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.
Suspected gunman claims he feared for his safety when he shot, killed a man in Tampa: Police
A deadly Tampa shooting is under investigation.
A deadly Tampa shooting is under investigation.
Florida men arrested after hosting alcoholic party with more than 2 dozen kids, sheriff says
Two Florida men have been arrested after they allegedly hosted a party with alcohol involving two dozen kids.
Two Florida men have been arrested after they allegedly hosted a party with alcohol involving two dozen kids.
Mississippi executes state's longest-serving death row inmate: What we know
Richard Gerald Jordan was executed on Wednesday for murdering a woman in 1976 in Mississippi.
Richard Gerald Jordan was executed on Wednesday for murdering a woman in 1976 in Mississippi.
Florida man attacks landlord after inviting her over for dinner: MCSO
A man is facing attempted murder charges after detectives say he brutally attacked his landlord during an attempt to have her over for dinner.
A man is facing attempted murder charges after detectives say he brutally attacked his landlord during an attempt to have her over for dinner.
Gardener accused of throwing wild party at client’s home while they’re on vacation
A gardener in North Carolina was arrested after hosting a large unauthorized party at his client’s home while they were away on vacation.
A gardener in North Carolina was arrested after hosting a large unauthorized party at his client’s home while they were away on vacation.