'Do Not Disturb' phone settings can save lives on the roads, experts say
Distracted driving continues to be a major safety concern, contributing to thousands of fatalities each year. But new technology uses the source of the problem as the solution.
Distracted driving continues to be a major safety concern, contributing to thousands of fatalities each year. But new technology uses the source of the problem as the solution.
Suspected DUI driver leads half-hour chase across Los Angeles
A driver is in custody – but not before leading a lengthy police chase across Los Angeles.
A driver is in custody – but not before leading a lengthy police chase across Los Angeles.
St. Pete discussion on online dangers for teens comes after 16-year-old's murder
With summer just around the corner, kids and teens are gearing up for a break from school, which often means more screen time. In response, the City of St. Petersburg brought parents and students together to address an increasingly important issue — online safety.
With summer just around the corner, kids and teens are gearing up for a break from school, which often means more screen time. In response, the City of St. Petersburg brought parents and students together to address an increasingly important issue — online safety.
FBI: Hundreds of open investigations linked to online exploitation network targeting kids, vulnerable people
The FBI has hundreds of open investigations around the country connected to an online exploitation network.
The FBI has hundreds of open investigations around the country connected to an online exploitation network.
Softball coach admits to exchanging explicit photos, videos with teen girl: PCSO
A Lakeland Girls Softball League coach faces several felony charges after Polk County deputies say he groomed an underage girl and exchanged nude images.
A Lakeland Girls Softball League coach faces several felony charges after Polk County deputies say he groomed an underage girl and exchanged nude images.
Largo man accused of battering 2 disabled adults at Clearwater group home
Two disabled residents at a Clearwater group were battered by an employee, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Two disabled residents at a Clearwater group were battered by an employee, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: ‘Severely malnourished’
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died.
Florida fitness influencer faces 5 felonies for running over cop and fleeing, police say
A Florida personal trainer and fitness influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram was arrested after he allegedly ran over a cop, fled the scene and crashed into another vehicle at high speed.
A Florida personal trainer and fitness influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram was arrested after he allegedly ran over a cop, fled the scene and crashed into another vehicle at high speed.
Drugs, guns & cash found in string of Sarasota busts leading to 5 arrests
A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.
A total of five people face serious charges after Sarasota police say they busted three separate "open-air drug markets" throughout the city.
UF’s Dijon Johnson arrested in Tampa for having a gun, synthetic marijuana: Document
Police have charged University of Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa.
Police have charged University of Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa.
Homicide investigation underway at hotel after man found dead
Highlands County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a man dead at a hotel early Thursday.
Highlands County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a man dead at a hotel early Thursday.
Man shot in neighborhood, Hillsborough deputies investigating
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after they say a man was shot in a Riverview neighborhood late Wednesday.
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating after they say a man was shot in a Riverview neighborhood late Wednesday.
Bipartisan 'no wake bill' awaits governor's signature as part of Florida transportation package
Newly-passed legislation would make it illegal in Florida for people to drive fast enough through flooded streets to create an excessive wake.
Newly-passed legislation would make it illegal in Florida for people to drive fast enough through flooded streets to create an excessive wake.
Port Orange shooting: 2 Walgreens employees shot, gunman found dead outside store, police say
A large police presence surrounded a Walgreens in Port Orange on Wednesday evening as officers investigated a deadly shooting near the intersection of Taylor Road and Williamson Boulevard.
A large police presence surrounded a Walgreens in Port Orange on Wednesday evening as officers investigated a deadly shooting near the intersection of Taylor Road and Williamson Boulevard.
Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner was reportedly doing TikTok challenge
A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.
A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.
Man shot, killed after argument escalates in Zephyrhills
A man was shot and killed Wednesday after an argument escalated in the Vinson Avenue area in Zephyrhills, deputies said.
A man was shot and killed Wednesday after an argument escalated in the Vinson Avenue area in Zephyrhills, deputies said.
'This was not just a drug deal' arrest made over a year after overdose death: HCSO
A man has been arrested and charged with murder after a fatal overdose more than a year and a half ago in Riverview, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A man has been arrested and charged with murder after a fatal overdose more than a year and a half ago in Riverview, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
3 former Memphis officers acquitted in beating death of Tyre Nichols
Three of the five Memphis officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death after he fled a traffic stop were acquitted on murder, assault, kidnapping and misconduct charges.
Three of the five Memphis officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death after he fled a traffic stop were acquitted on murder, assault, kidnapping and misconduct charges.
Florida man arrested after hiding in child's bedroom closet: LCSO
A Florida man faces a list of charges after deputies say he took off from law enforcement, ran into a home and hid in a child's bedroom closet.
A Florida man faces a list of charges after deputies say he took off from law enforcement, ran into a home and hid in a child's bedroom closet.
Family sues over Florida deputy’s killing of US Airman Roger Fortson: ‘This is an unlawful execution’
The family of a U.S. airman who was shot by a Florida sheriff’s deputy inside his own home sued the deputy, the sheriff and the owner of the airman’s apartment complex on Tuesday, saying they want to ensure people are held accountable for his 2024 death.
The family of a U.S. airman who was shot by a Florida sheriff’s deputy inside his own home sued the deputy, the sheriff and the owner of the airman’s apartment complex on Tuesday, saying they want to ensure people are held accountable for his 2024 death.