Bryan Kohberger adds new lawyer ahead of murder trial: Who is Bicka Barlow?

Bicka Barlow, an expert on DNA forensics who testified as an expert witness for Bryan Kohberger during an August 2023 hearing, joins his defense team. Here's what to know ahead of the trial.

Jessica Lunsford's disappearance: Citrus County sheriff reflects on murder case 20 years later

Monday marks 20 years since 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford disappeared. A known sex offender was found guilty of murdering her, and the case has gone on to spark major changes in legislation.

Tavares Police: Florida boy, 10, 'tortured,' 'fighting for his life'

A 10-year-old boy brought to a Florida hospital on Saturday night was covered head-to-toe in bruises and burn marks -- and is “fighting for his life," according to the Tavares Police Department.

Lakeland police trainee accused of stealing from Walmart

A Lakeland police trainee found himself on the other side of the law and out of a job after investigators say he stole items from a Winter Haven Walmart. 

Avon Park student with disassembled gun, marijuana in backpack tased during scuffle with school staff: HCSO

A student at Avon Park High School who was tased while fighting with staff was arrested after deputies said they found a disassembled gun and a baggie of marijuana in his backpack on Monday. 

Dangerous hit-and-run U-Haul driver wanted after police chase: HCPD

Haines City police are looking for a dangerous hit-and-run U-Haul driver who recklessly drove away from officers on Friday night, according to HCPD.

Florida mom, fiancé arrested after 2-year-old boy found shot to death: Police

A 2-year-old Florida boy is dead, and his mother and her fiancé are facing charges after police say the child was shot and killed inside a Port St. Lucie home. 

Woman accused of hitting, killing beloved Bradenton 'Peace walker' to stand trial

A woman charged in a deadly Manatee County hit-and-run appeared stunned as a judge ruled she will stand trial nearly five years after the crash that killed an 82-year-old man.

Woman pleads guilty in deadly DUI crash that killed cousin in Hillsborough County

The driver in a 2021 crash that killed her cousin in Hillsborough County faces decades in prison after pleading guilty to 10 criminal charges, including DUI manslaughter, avoiding a trial that was set to start on Monday.

Remains of missing man found buried in backyard, 2 suspects arrested for alleged fraud: HCSO

Two people have been arrested after Hillsborough County detectives say they discovered the body of a missing man buried in the backyard of one of the suspects in Valrico.

2nd swan theft suspect arrested, Polk deputies say

The second suspect accused of stealing a pair of swans and their eggs from a Polk County mobile home community has been arrested, the Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday.

Driver faces new charges in suspected DUI crash that killed man in St. Pete

The man accused of hitting and killing another man while driving impaired in St. Petersburg last month is back behind bars on new charges connected to the crash, records show.

Dan Bongino named Deputy Director of FBI

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Dan Bongino had been named the next Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know about him.

Juvenile boy shoots man after argument, both people hospitalized: PCSO

An argument between a juvenile boy and a man ended in a shooting that sent both people to the hospital, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.

FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say

FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.

Officer killed after a gunman took hostages at a Pennsylvania hospital

Authorities say a gunman entered a Pennsylvania hospital’s intensive care unit and took staff members hostage before he was killed by police in a shootout that also left an officer dead.