Missing Hernando County teen found after statewide alert

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled a Missing Child Alert for a teen from Hernando County after the teen was found safe.

Teacher arrested for sexual activity with underage teen: HCSO

A teacher faces charges several months after Hillsborough County deputies say he engaged in sexual activity with a minor.

Friends of murdered Titusville woman reflect on her life, police work to piece together timeline

Police confirmed Jesse Kirk, 72, was murdered after her burned remains were found miles from her torched vehicle. Now, close friends of the Titusville woman are reacting to her tragic death.

No threat found on Sun Country flight from MSP that diverted to El Paso: FBI

Federal investigators say there was no threat to the safety of the passengers on the flight that was diverted to El Paso after the security concern was determined to be a “hoax."

Retired Venice High School ROTC instructor arrested, accused of molesting students

A retired ROTC instructor from Venice High School has been arrested after multiple students came forward, saying they had been inappropriately touched. 

Missing Hillsborough County child found safe after statewide alert

A statewide Missing Child Alert for a missing Hillsborough County child has been canceled after the child was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. 

Winter Haven PD stands by officers after incident involving child who had hands behind back

The Winter Haven Police Department is standing behind its officers, but also signaling potential changes, after an incident on Tuesday afternoon involving a small child that sparked strong reactions on social media.

Illegal immigrant linked to Florida high-end burglary cut ankle monitor, went on country-wide crime wave: MCSO

An illegal immigrant has been arrested in connection with a high-end burglary in Florida after authorities say he cut off an ankle monitor that was supposed to track his movements and went on a two-year crime spree across the country. 

18-year-old arrested for murder after shooting during basketball game at park: HCSO

Hillsborough County deputies have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting at a park that killed one man and injured another, the sheriff's office announced.

Tavares child abuse case: Florida boy was tied with duct tape, had dumbbell on him, deputies say

The Tavares Police Department has released additional details surrounding the brutal abuse of two boys, ages 9 and 10. Detectives said they were able to uncover the details of the abuse through information shared by the younger boy. The 10-year-old remains in the hospital in critical condition.

Jessie Kirk: Missing Florida woman's car found burned; what we know about the case

Titusville police in Florida are searching for Jessie Kirk, a missing 72-year-old woman, who was reported missing by a friend after missing her morning walk, authorities said.