Florida man convicted of decapitating his dog ‘Dexter’ wants out of jail

The attorney representing the Pinellas County man convicted of killing and dumping a rescue dog days after adopting him was back in court on Friday, asking a judge to let him out of jail on bond while he appeals his conviction.

Missing Pasco County boy safely located

Pasco County deputies have safely located a 7-year-old boy who was reported missing on Friday afternoon. No other details were released. 

Beloved New Tampa baseball coach’s killer to spend rest of his life in prison

It took a jury a little more than two hours to find 25-year-old Kristopher Chandler guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his next-door neighbor, beloved Little League coach Tony Finley. 

Hiker found dead after dayslong search in notorious mountain range

The New Hampshire man was found dead on Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, Colorado, after a four-day search by local authorities.

Man killed in shooting, Pasco deputies searching for suspect

Pasco County deputies are searching for the suspect in a shooting that left a man dead, according to the sheriff's office.

Valuable Pokémon cards stolen from Central Florida shop

Police are searching for a suspect after a thief broke into a Belleview card shop early Tuesday morning and stole tens of thousands of dollars in Pokémon cards.

Tampa PD, non-profit team up to use FDLE grant toward youth gun violence prevention

Hundreds of kids could see a positive impact just through the one grant. Tampa police and local nonprofit Safe and Sound Hillsborough are focused on connecting with kids before they pick up a gun.

Florida toddler died in hot truck while dad got haircut, drank at bar, deputies say

An 18-month-old child in Florida has died after he was left in a hot truck for several hours, while his dad allegedly got a haircut and grabbed a drink at a bar, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office and Ormond Beach Police Department.

Deltona Uber Eats driver pulls gun on McDonald’s customer, deputies say

A 26-year-old Deltona man working as an Uber Eats driver was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at another driver during a road rage incident at a McDonald’s drive-thru, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Former Florida resort manager accused of stealing $110K in scheme: Affidavit

The former manager of a resort in Sarasota County faces serious charges after investigators say he stole more than $110,000 from his employer.

Agents discover massive narcotics tunnel with hidden entrance linking US and Mexico

The 3,000-foot tunnel — which reached depths of around 50 feet underground at its deepest point — was equipped with lighting, electrical wiring, ventilation systems and a track system.