Nearly 50 Florida sex offenders arrested after being caught with unreported online dating accounts: FDLE

If you’re looking for love on the dating apps this Valentine’s Day, you may want to double-check who you’ve been communicating with in Florida after investigators say nearly 50 sex offenders were arrested for having unreported online dating accounts. 

TPD touts crime reductions in Friday's 2024 Annual Report release

The Tampa Police Department released its 2024 Annual Report on Friday."It's all about the hard work of our police officers and the community working together," TPD chief Lee Bercaw told FOX 13. 

‘Operation Spring into Safety’ heads to Bradenton

The 2nd Annual Operation Spring into Safety event is set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at State College of Florida in Bradenton.

Man shot & killed in neighborhood, Pasco deputies searching for suspect

A man was found shot to death in a roadway next to his electric wheelchair late Thursday night, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said.

Florida man executed for 1997 double murder witnessed by toddler

A Florida man convicted of murdering a husband and wife during a fishing trip at a remote farm while the couple’s toddler looked on is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday evening in the state’s first execution this year.

Police urge residents to remove guns from cars after spike in burglaries

Bradenton police said the number of guns stolen from unlocked cars is up 95% in the city, and in Madeira Beach, Pinellas County deputies are noticing unlocked cars becoming recent targets.

Dog dies after suspect drags it behind truck for one mile on busy Tampa road: Police

A man was arrested Thursday after tying a dog to the back of his truck, dragging it for one mile and leaving it for dead, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Man grabs child, throws her onto bed after luring her with pet ferrets: Affidavit

A Clearwater man is facing serious charges after police say he grabbed a girl he lured into his home with the promise of petting his ferrets, and investigators say she's not the only victim.

Tech experts warn of Valentine's Day romance scams as Meta takes steps to protect users

Valentine's Day is a time for love, but it's also a time for so-called “romance scams" – and that has some social media platforms taking steps to combat fraudsters.

NFL's Kadarius Toney arrested in Georgia for allegedly strangling woman

Toney is accused of putting his hand around a woman's throat, squeezing "with enough force to cause her to be unable to breathe," according to police documents obtained by FOX 5.

Florida K9s honored in Lakeland for heroic efforts

Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units. 

Florida infant drowns in bathtub while dad was busy playing video games, officials say

A Florida infant drowned in a bathtub in Osceola County because the girl's father was distracted by a video game, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Suspect arrested in shooting that injured 10-year-old boy and his uncle: SPPD

St. Petersburg police say they've arrested an 18-year-old accused of firing shots that injured a 10-year-old boy and his uncle on Tuesday night.

Florida woman with outstanding warrant taunts deputies on social media to arrest her

A Florida woman who often goes by the name ‘Panky’ is engaged in a social media war of words with a Florida sheriff’s office after it posted her photo on Facebook asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact an investigator because she has an outstanding warrant.