Florida man throws rock through ICE agent’s car window as his father was being arrested: Police
A Florida man is facing felony charges after police say he shattered a federal agent’s car by throwing a large rock at its window.
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.
Parrish mother says teacher dragged her son across classroom, sat on him
A Parrish mother is searching for answers after she said her son went through an experience no four-year-old should ever face.
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.
Pasco County family still searching for answers in a 2015 missing woman case
Family still searches for answers in New Port Richey missing woman case.
Cheerleader dies after being shot at high school bonfire, remembered for having 'spunk to her step'
Kimber Mills was planning to attend University of Alabama to become a nurse before Sunday's shooting in Alabama.
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.
Porta-potty peep scheme busted as man faces nearly 100 charges for filming students: police
Tyler Pavlick is accused of placing hidden cameras at a school event and fair in Iowa.
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.
Georgia man arrested for allegedly shooting at North Carolina home after tearing down Trump banner
Benjamin Campbell was extradited from Georgia following the Sept. 6 incident.
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.
Tampa teens caught on camera, arrested after taking off in stolen golf cart: HCSO
A group of Tampa teens tried to evade deputies but were caught on camera thanks to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's Aviation Unit.
Suspected shooter opens fire after crashing into cars while exiting Selmon Expressway: TPD
Tampa police arrested a man they say crashed into several vehicles near downtown Tampa on Wednesday morning and then fired shots at a car.
Church leader accused in nationwide forced labor and sex abuse scheme denied bond
David Taylor, the leader of the Kingdom of God Global Church, will remain in jail after a Michigan judge denied him bond.
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.
Florida man called ‘Worm’ wanted in Pasco double shooting
Deputies in Pasco County are searching for a man they say is connected to a double shooting in Lacoochee.