Florida man with meth in underwear tells deputy ‘there’s nothing wrong with drugs’: PCSO

A Florida man who was released from state prison last December is back behind bars after deputies say he had drugs and children in a vehicle when he was recently pulled over and told them he had just smoked marijuana in the car. 

Missing mother, 2-year-old daughter found safe: HCSO

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office says a missing woman and her 2-year-old daughter have been found safe.

Man who murdered Hillsborough County deputy hours from retirement pleads guilty, gets 45 years in prison

The man responsible for the death of a Hillsborough County deputy who was killed just hours before he was set to retire will spend decades in prison after accepting a plea deal in a Tampa courtroom on Tuesday.

Suspect caught after shooting investigation leads to SWAT response: SCSO

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a shooting suspect has been caught after the investigation led to an hours-long SWAT situation on Monday.

Lawsuit filed against Disney regarding ex-employee who allegedly filmed up girl's dress

A lawsuit has been filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. in connection with a 2023 investigation into a former Florida employee accused of filming up the skirts of female guests.

Man, 2 children found alive hours after plane crashes in Alaska

A man and two children were found alive hours after their plane was reported missing in Alaska. Here's what's known about the crash and their rescue.

Family outraged after girl receives monkey, toilet with fake poop as prize gift from school

A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The district says the prizes were communicated to families ahead of time.

Sarasota art student helps crack cold case after workshop with forensic artist

Skilled artists at Ringling College of Art and Design are using their skills to help law enforcement officers from across the country working to solve cold cases. It's the second year a world-renowned forensic artist has worked with the college in a week-long workshop. 

Missing Lakeland man found dead

A missing Lakeland man who was last seen in February has been found dead, according to the Lakeland Police Department. 

Florida man forced to strip down to his underwear fights armed kidnapper to escape ‘terrifying ordeal’: HCSO

A Florida man is recovering after deputies say he was kidnapped, forced to strip down to his underwear and nearly shot at before fighting his accused attacker and escaping when the suspect’s gun misfired or jammed. 

Missing Sarasota teen found safe

The Sarasota Police Department says a missing 13-year-old has been found safe.

NJ child left marked by dog shock collar as mother, grandmother arrested: officials

A disturbing case of child abuse in South Jersey has ended with the victim's mother and grandmother being arrested and charged in connection to the horrific crimes.

UberEats driver attacked by Florida man over alcohol delivery, deputies say

A Deltona man is facing charges of aggravated assault and simple battery after he allegedly attacked a woman who was working as an UberEats driver late Saturday night over an alcohol order, deputies said.

Man accused of killing dog by setting it on fire arrested on Courtney Campbell Causeway: TPD

A man faces serious charges after Tampa police say he set his dog on fire, killing it, then crashed his car on the Courtney Campbell Causeway and stood on the ledge, shutting down the bridge for hours.