Deputies find estranged spouse dead after suspected murder-suicide: HCSO

After finding a woman dead inside a Tampa home on Friday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says the victim's estranged spouse is also dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Florida charter boat captain faces additional charges from FWC after viral video, officials say

The Florida charter boat captain at the center of a viral video is facing a series of new charges and citations following an investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), who said they uncovered additional violations committed during a previous fishing trip.

Two people shot at Sarasota home after altercation, 1 dead: SCSO

Two people were shot after an altercation at a Sarasota home early on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Normal operations resume at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport after bomb threat

The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has resumed normal operations and there are no safety concerns at this time after a written bomb threat on an Allegiant flight on Friday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Allegiant flight attendant finds bomb threat just before St. Pete-Clearwater International departure: Sheriff

Allegiant passengers onboard a flight that was supposed to head out of St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Friday evening was quickly deplaned after the crew found a written bomb threat. 

FBI arrests Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan; accused of obstructing ICE arrest

A battle over immigration enforcement is boiling over after a Milwaukee County judge is charged with federal crimes. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday, April 25, 2025 by federal agents.

National Drug Take Back Day: Mother who lost son to drug addiction urges others to dispose of prescriptions

A local mother who lost her teenage son following a battle with drug addiction joined law enforcement and doctors from the Tampa Bay area to encourage people to safely dispose of their prescription medications during National Drug Take Back Day.

Four arrested after officers bust illegal drug operation in North Tampa

Four suspects are behind bars after officers busted an illegal drug operation inside a North Tampa home on Wednesday, police said. 

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge

Luigi Mangione faces arraignment on Friday inside a Manhattan courtroom, a week after he was indicted on federal charges in the December killing of Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Man killed, another hurt in self-defense shooting at restaurant: LPD

An argument at a Lakeland restaurant led to a man firing shots in self-defense, killing one man and injuring another, according to police.

Coast Guard offloads nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego bust

The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 19,000 pounds of cocaine in San Diego on April 24, 2025, part of a months-long effort to disrupt maritime drug smuggling in the Pacific.

Largo man accused of having child porn, video showing person having sex with dog

A Largo man is behind bars after he was caught with child pornography and a video that showed someone having sex with a dog, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.