Auburndale man accused of shooting at woman, child during dispute: Police

Auburndale police arrested a man after they said he fired two shots at his girlfriend and her young child during a domestic dispute Thursday.

2 arrested after $1.5M scam of Treasure Island resident's jewelry, precious metals: Police

Treasure Island police arrested two people after investigators say a sophisticated phone scam led to the theft of approximately $1.5 million in jewelry and precious metals from an older resident.

Florida hunters targeted by Georgia inmate using smuggled cell phone for fake lease scheme: FWC

A 39-year-old Georgia prison inmate faces four felony charges in Florida after allegedly running a fraudulent hunting lease scam that cheated Florida residents out of thousands of dollars. 

Tampa stabbing leaves man hospitalized, 1 arrested: Police

A man is recovering in a hospital after a stabbing in Ybor City early Friday morning led to an arrest, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Jeffrey Crum trial: Verdict reached for Jennifer Odom’s accused killer

A jury reached a verdict in the Jeffrey Crum murder trial after several days of testimony from more than two dozen prosecution witnesses.

Man in creepy mask identified by Philadelphia police after threats near City Hall

Police have identified a suspect accused of assaulting and harassing multiple people near Philadelphia’s City Hall last week, including asking at least one woman if she was "ready to die."

Bond set for Ex-Sarasota officer accused of misusing Flock cameras hundreds of times

A former Sarasota police officer faces criminal charges after authorities said he improperly searched for the same license plate hundreds of times using law enforcement surveillance technology.

Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use

Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.

Movie money used to pay for dinner lands 2 Florida woman in jail: SLCSO

Deputies arrested two women after a group attempted to pay their bill at a Port St. Lucie restaurant using counterfeit movie money, according to law enforcement. 

Citrus County deputy fired after battering Target employee while on duty: CCSO

A Citrus County deputy found himself on the other side of the law and out of a job after authorities say he made sexual comments toward a Target employee and grabbed her by a necklace. 

85 dogs, 11 horses rescued from Lake County property suspected as puppy mill

Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter.

Pinellas County murder plea: Man asks judge for death sentence in teen's death

A Pinellas County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old Gulfport girl he met on a dating app, asking a judge to handle his death penalty sentencing without a jury.

Stealing from the dead: Trio arrested in alleged multistate cemetery theft spree

Three people accused of stealing jewelry and family heirlooms from gravesites and mausoleums across several states have been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story

A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened.