Terrorist drug lord known as 'The Spider' extradited to US

An alleged drug lord and terrorist was extradited to California on Monday and faces several charges tied to his involvement with a Columbian paramilitary organization.

New York Times games engineer killed by in-laws in Dublin: police

The 40-year-old man killed near a Dublin park, allegedly by his in-laws – who witnesses said took turns shooting at him – was a New York Times games engineer who had previously been charged with child abuse. 

St. Petersburg police release video of SUV sought in deadly hit-and-run

St. Petersburg police released surveillance video Monday showing the Mercedes SUV they are searching for after a hit-and-run crash killed a 65-year-old Pinellas Park motorcyclist early Sunday.

Tennessee K-9 dies from heatstroke after being left outside without water for 36 hours, sheriff says

A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours. 

Davenport man accused of threatening to kill police officer during drug arrest: DPD

A Davenport man is accused of possessing methamphetamine and marijuana and repeatedly threatening to kill a police officer during a traffic stop, according to the Davenport Police Department.

Teen hospitalized after trespasser opens fire outside Winter Haven home: Police

A 19-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge after shooting a 15-year-old girl who tried to make him leave a Winter Haven property Sunday night, according to police. 

Florida K9 dies while helping deputies with an apprehension: LCSO

A Florida K9 died while assisting deputies with an apprehension early Monday morning in the 1st Precinct, agency officials announced.

Manhunt underway for sexually violent predator who removed GPS monitor

Authorities in California are searching for a convicted child sex offender who allegedly removed his GPS monitor and disappeared while on conditional release.

Florida sex offender accused of babysitting ad trap as police investigate potential interstate predator

Georgia investigators are searching for potential victims of a convicted Florida sex offender after DNA linked him to three sexual assault cases involving women allegedly lured through Craigslist job ads.

5 men held on suspicion of terrorist act near U.S.-used U.K. air base

Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.K.-owned air base operated by the United States, and are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three trucks.

What to know about kratom after Ole Miss student deaths

Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.

Florida man tased after sword-wielding home invasion: ACSO

A Florida man was tased and arrested after Alachua County deputies said he forced his way into a home with a sword and forced the residents outside against their will.

Smyrna suspect charged with murder after dismembered woman identified

An 18-year-old Smyrna man faces a malice murder charge after detectives searching a vehicle Friday evening discovered human remains believed to be missing woman Shanteria "KT" Mosley, according to the Smyrna Police Department.

Florida teen gets 50 years for killing mom, mom's boyfriend in Palm Bay

A Florida teenager who murdered her mother and her mother's boyfriend will serve 50 years in prison under a plea deal finalized in court on Friday.

Hurricane scam: Florida sues company over millions in stolen insurance funds

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is bringing a lawsuit against a construction company and its executives, accusing them of scamming customers out of millions in insurance money after hurricanes ravaged Southwest Florida in 2024.