Florida dad charged after letting unlicensed son drive family car involved in deadly crash: Records
The father of a Florida teen accused of causing a deadly crash in 2023 has been charged with several counts of manslaughter related to that crash, according to court records.
The father of a Florida teen accused of causing a deadly crash in 2023 has been charged with several counts of manslaughter related to that crash, according to court records.
Hillsborough man arrested in ‘title-washing scheme’ facing more charges
A Hillsborough County man is facing more charges related to a "title-washing scheme."
A Hillsborough County man is facing more charges related to a "title-washing scheme."
Prosecutors rest in case against man accused of decapitating dog, dumping body in Fort De Soto
After two days of witness testimony, the state rested its case Thursday in the trial against a man who’s accused of brutally killing and dumping a rescue dog in Pinellas County.
After two days of witness testimony, the state rested its case Thursday in the trial against a man who’s accused of brutally killing and dumping a rescue dog in Pinellas County.
Woman accused of killing sister in Carrollwood home moves closer to standing trial
The woman accused of killing her own sister in Carrollwood is now ready to stand trial.
The woman accused of killing her own sister in Carrollwood is now ready to stand trial.
Polk County to hire 75 new firefighters to improve work-life balance, reduce high turnover
Polk County will soon be looking to fill dozens of new firefighter, paramedic and EMT positions to reduce overtime hours-- a move the head of the local firefighter's union is calling "a step in the right direction."
Polk County will soon be looking to fill dozens of new firefighter, paramedic and EMT positions to reduce overtime hours-- a move the head of the local firefighter's union is calling "a step in the right direction."
Florida man accused of blinding nurse in brutal hospital beating faces hate crime enhancement charge
A patient who investigators say broke essentially every bone in a nurse’s face, likely leaving her blind, now faces a hate crime enhancement charge in addition to an attempted second-degree murder charge.
A patient who investigators say broke essentially every bone in a nurse’s face, likely leaving her blind, now faces a hate crime enhancement charge in addition to an attempted second-degree murder charge.
'Road rage' bullet on I-4 came within inches of young woman's head, sheriff asking for tips
A 22-year-old woman came just inches away from being shot in the head while driving along I-4 in Polk County on Wednesday afternoon between Polk City and Auburndale when a stray bullet shot across the interstate.
A 22-year-old woman came just inches away from being shot in the head while driving along I-4 in Polk County on Wednesday afternoon between Polk City and Auburndale when a stray bullet shot across the interstate.
Florida man accused of Winter Haven Walmart theft plays role in nabbing domestic violence suspect: WHPD
What do a habitual shoplifter and a repeat domestic abuser have in common? Winter Haven police say they were both busted at a Walmart parking lot by eagle-eyed officers who recognized one suspect while detaining the other for different reasons.
What do a habitual shoplifter and a repeat domestic abuser have in common? Winter Haven police say they were both busted at a Walmart parking lot by eagle-eyed officers who recognized one suspect while detaining the other for different reasons.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Driver arrested months after Polk County crash that killed 84-year-old man
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested the driver accused of speeding moments before the crash.
More than three months after a crash along a busy road in Polk County took an 84-year-old man's life, deputies have arrested the driver accused of speeding moments before the crash.
7 charged in $2M theft ring targeting pro athletes' homes, Bucs player among victims: DOJ
Seven Chilean nationals now face federal charges in a series of burglaries targeting the homes of high-profile professional athletes, including a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, according to the Justice Department.
Seven Chilean nationals now face federal charges in a series of burglaries targeting the homes of high-profile professional athletes, including a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, according to the Justice Department.
Judge who was suspended from bench appointed to senior DOJ role: reports
Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.
Vance Day was accused of refusing to marry same-sex couples, hanging a picture of Hitler on a courthouse wall and intimidating a soccer referee, among other allegations.
Florida man arrested after topping 130 mph on Suncoast Parkway: HCSO
A man faces criminal charges after deputies clocked him driving 132 mph on the Suncoast Parkway, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A man faces criminal charges after deputies clocked him driving 132 mph on the Suncoast Parkway, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Video: Florida Wingstop manager throws hot grease, ranch dressing at customers during argument
A fast-food manager in Florida was arrested after police say she threw hot grease and ranch dressing at customers during an argument.
A fast-food manager in Florida was arrested after police say she threw hot grease and ranch dressing at customers during an argument.
Family of Bradenton “peacewalker" outraged over potential plea deal in fatal hit-and-run
In a Bradenton neighborhood, Joseph Dralus, Sr. was known as the "Peace Walker" – a beloved figure who greeted passersby with a smile and a peace sign during his daily walks.
In a Bradenton neighborhood, Joseph Dralus, Sr. was known as the "Peace Walker" – a beloved figure who greeted passersby with a smile and a peace sign during his daily walks.
Teen among two injured in Tampa shooting: Officers
A teenager was among two injured in a Tampa shooting Wednesday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A teenager was among two injured in a Tampa shooting Wednesday afternoon, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Amber Alert: Pinellas Park girl found safe in North Carolina, mother’s ex-boyfriend arrested
A 12-year-old Pinellas Park girl, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert issued on Wednesday, was found in North Carolina, and the man accused of kidnapping her is behind bars.
A 12-year-old Pinellas Park girl, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert issued on Wednesday, was found in North Carolina, and the man accused of kidnapping her is behind bars.
CIA uses drones to sniff out cartels and fentanyl labs in Mexico: US official
The intelligence gathered is provided to the Mexican government because it has the authority to act on the information.
The intelligence gathered is provided to the Mexican government because it has the authority to act on the information.
Trial continues for man accused of decapitating dog, dumping body at Fort De Soto
The trial for a man accused of killing and dumping a rescue dog continued on Wednesday in Pinellas County.
The trial for a man accused of killing and dumping a rescue dog continued on Wednesday in Pinellas County.
Judge upholds DNA evidence in Bryan Kohberger Idaho murders trial
A judge has ruled on the use of DNA evidence in the trial of Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students.
A judge has ruled on the use of DNA evidence in the trial of Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students.