Bradenton woman sentenced to jail, probation for hit-and-run that killed ‘Peace Walker'

The Manatee County woman convicted in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker" will not go to prison, instead receiving a 364-day jail sentence and five years probation.

VIDEO: Florida suspects smash Tesla gate and steal 3 cars, deputies say

Video captured the moment two suspects rammed down a gate using one stolen Tesla and then drove off with two other stolen Tesla cars from a parking lot in Miami, Florida.

Community outraged after video shows Idaho police shoot disabled teen 9 times

An Idaho town is reeling after officers opened fire on a nonverbal, disabled teen just seconds after exiting their patrol cars, leaving him in critical condition.

Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time

Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.

Georgia doctor sentenced in largest-ever rare bird trafficking case

A Georgia orthopedic surgeon and a farm worker have been sentenced in what federal authorities are calling one of the largest bird trafficking cases in U.S. history.

Firefighter arrested for DUI after topping 100 mph in residential area: PCSO

A Gulfport firefighter faces a DUI charge after Pinellas County deputies say he reached speeds of more than 100 mph in a residential area while off-duty.

Man arrested for DUI after crashing into patrol car in active work zone: FHP

A St. Petersburg man faces criminal charges after the Florida Highway Patrol says he crashed into a marked cruiser in a work zone on I-75 in Hillsborough County, sending a trooper to the hospital.

3 Tucson prisoners killed: Reform advocate says she warned staff

A notorious criminal known for taking two prison guards hostage in Buckeye back in 2004 is accused of killing three inmates in Arizona State Prison Complex in Tucson on April 4.

$510M of cocaine, marijuana seized by U.S. Coast Guard offloaded in South Florida, 34 suspects face charges

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says nearly three dozen people face charges in 11 different cases after the Coast Guard seized tens of thousands of pounds worth of drugs from vessels linked to two Mexican cartels.

HCSO deputies begin using 'cruise lights' on patrol cars to deter crime

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is now one of Florida's first law enforcement agencies to fully implement ‘cruise lights’ on patrol cars.

Puppy, beaten beyond recognition, fighting for its life at Oviedo animal hospital

A 10-week-old puppy is fighting for its life after being badly beaten in Live Oak, Florida. The puppy was so severely swollen from its injuries, rescuers didn’t even know which breed she was.

Man convicted of strangling girlfriend to death mistakenly released from jail

A convicted killer sentenced to life in prison for strangling his girlfriend to death was mistakenly released from the Clayton County Jail nearly two weeks ago.

Victim identified, investigation ongoing after homicide near U.S. 301 in Riverview: HCSO

The man killed in a shooting on Tuesday at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Balm Riverview Rd. has been identified as Peter Meyer, 45, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.

VIDEO: Woman shot by deputies after waving gun, ramming several vehicles, PCSO says

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office has released video following an incident that critically injured a 65-year-old suspect, who investigators say waved a gun and rammed several vehicles.