Manatee County teacher accused of lewd conduct with student
A teacher faces criminal charges after Manatee County deputies say she had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old student, including sending the boy an explicit photo.
A teacher faces criminal charges after Manatee County deputies say she had inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old student, including sending the boy an explicit photo.
Wander Franco's sexual abuse trial begins in Dominican Republic
The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is underway in the Dominican Republic, with Franco speaking in court on Monday.
The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is underway in the Dominican Republic, with Franco speaking in court on Monday.
Honduran national charged after entering Florida Navy base illegally following crash: DOJ
A Honduran national has been charged in federal court after he allegedly crashed a vehicle into a barricade outside the Pensacola, Florida, Navy base and entered the base illegally while running from law enforcement, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
A Honduran national has been charged in federal court after he allegedly crashed a vehicle into a barricade outside the Pensacola, Florida, Navy base and entered the base illegally while running from law enforcement, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Hillsborough shooting suspect accused of killing passenger in vehicle arrested
A suspect was arrested days after a deadly shooting in Hillsborough County, according to deputies.
A suspect was arrested days after a deadly shooting in Hillsborough County, according to deputies.
Polk deputies fire at documented gang member who rammed multiple patrol vehicles, injuring deputy: PCSO
A documented gang member was arrested Monday in a deputy-involved shooting after the suspect rammed multiple patrol vehicles, injuring a Polk County deputy.
A documented gang member was arrested Monday in a deputy-involved shooting after the suspect rammed multiple patrol vehicles, injuring a Polk County deputy.
Gov. DeSantis signs laws cracking down on squatters in Florida
Squatting is a growing problem nationwide, including in Florida, and a state law passed last year aimed at protecting homeowners from squatters.
Squatting is a growing problem nationwide, including in Florida, and a state law passed last year aimed at protecting homeowners from squatters.
FBI offers $20K reward for escaped ex-police chief convicted of murder, rape
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Grant Matthew Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison last month.
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Grant Matthew Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison last month.
Boulder, Colorado attack suspect: What we know
FBI officials called it a “targeted terror attack" adding that the man yelled “Free Palestine" as he attacked people Sunday calling for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
FBI officials called it a “targeted terror attack" adding that the man yelled “Free Palestine" as he attacked people Sunday calling for the immediate release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Video: Man arrested for murder after shooting at Brandon apartment complex
A man faces a murder charge after a shooting at an apartment complex on Sunday night, with bodycam video from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office showing his arrest.
A man faces a murder charge after a shooting at an apartment complex on Sunday night, with bodycam video from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office showing his arrest.
Video shows stunning motorcycle crash with rider flipping over car
The accident looks like a stunt from an action movie – a motorcyclist was remarkably unharmed after flipping over a car.
The accident looks like a stunt from an action movie – a motorcyclist was remarkably unharmed after flipping over a car.
Illegal immigrant arrested after failing to clean up oil spill in Polk County: PCSO
A Haitian man, who deputies say was in the country illegally, is accused of failing to clean up an oil spill in Eagle Lake.
A Haitian man, who deputies say was in the country illegally, is accused of failing to clean up an oil spill in Eagle Lake.
Florida prisoners used smuggled cellphones to scam seniors, officials say: ‘Despicable’
State and local law enforcement officials say detectives seized dozens of cellphones from Florida prisons, including devices used by inmates to scam seniors statewide.
State and local law enforcement officials say detectives seized dozens of cellphones from Florida prisons, including devices used by inmates to scam seniors statewide.
Dog rescued from hot Florida car after owner left it inside to go to the beach: Deputies
A man was arrested after deputies say he left his dog inside a hot car while he went to the beach.
A man was arrested after deputies say he left his dog inside a hot car while he went to the beach.
Florida man caught stalking ex, admits watching her sleep for months: deputies
A Florida man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated stalking, after he was caught prowling a Deltona neighborhood overnight, authorities said.
A Florida man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated stalking, after he was caught prowling a Deltona neighborhood overnight, authorities said.
Lakeland leaders to vote on school speed zone cameras. Here's where they would go
Commissioners in Lakeland are set to vote Monday on a plan to install cameras aimed at cutting down on speeding in several school zones.
Commissioners in Lakeland are set to vote Monday on a plan to install cameras aimed at cutting down on speeding in several school zones.
Wander Franco's trial on sexual abuse, human trafficking charges begins Monday in Dominican Republic
Nearly two years after he last took the field with the Tampa Bay Rays, shortstop Wander Franco is set to stand trial in the Dominican Republic beginning Monday in a sexual abuse case involving an underage girl.
Nearly two years after he last took the field with the Tampa Bay Rays, shortstop Wander Franco is set to stand trial in the Dominican Republic beginning Monday in a sexual abuse case involving an underage girl.
'Armed and dangerous' home invasion suspect on the run, Hernando deputies say
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect considered armed and dangerous after a home invasion early Monday.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect considered armed and dangerous after a home invasion early Monday.
Woman shoots father during custody exchange in Largo: PCSO
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened during a custody exchange at a sheriff's administration building in Largo.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened during a custody exchange at a sheriff's administration building in Largo.
13-year-old girl rescued from Tampa motel: 'This child was lured'
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men after deputies rescued a teenage girl from a Tampa motel room.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men after deputies rescued a teenage girl from a Tampa motel room.
Off-duty Florida deputy arrested on I-4 with fake 'CHASEM3' license plate: officials
An off-duty Volusia County deputy was arrested Saturday night for riding a motorcycle with a fake license plate and has since resigned, authorities said.
An off-duty Volusia County deputy was arrested Saturday night for riding a motorcycle with a fake license plate and has since resigned, authorities said.