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. 

Hernando County drug bust: More than 1K grams of drugs seized, 4 arrested

Four people were arrested after a massive drug bust at an apartment complex in Brooksville on Tuesday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Woman arrested after Super Bowl reporter's death may be tied to French Quarter death

The woman arrested after a Super Bowl reporter was found dead in his hotel room may be linked to another death in New Orleans’ French Quarter, authorities said.

Suspect federally charged in connection with 2020 Christmas Eve shooting death of Lakeland grandmother

A suspect who is currently incarcerated on state charges has been charged federally in connection with a shooting on Christmas Eve 2020 that killed a Lakeland grandmother and injured three others. 

Missing Tampa teen found after statewide alert

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says a missing teen last seen in Tampa was found safe on Wednesday.

10-year-old boy, man shot in St. Pete: Police

A man and a 9-year-old boy were shot in St. Petersburg just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

Toll violation texts are a scam, agencies warn

Scammers are sending fake texts claiming drivers owe unpaid tolls, attempting to steal credit card info and personal details. Here's what to know.

Florida 'brothel' allegedly run by illegal immigrants shut down after victim's desperate phone call

Two Guatemalan illegal immigrants are accused of human trafficking after police found two women at a residence in Lake Worth Beach that was "actively being used as a brothel," according to authorities.

Suspects indicted in $4 million car theft ring spanning from Florida to California

Three men face federal charges and five more suspects face state charges in what prosecutors call a "major auto theft ring" spanning multiple states, including Florida.

Detroit mayor wants review of homeless outreach strategy after kids freeze to death

Officials are reeling after the discovery in a van parked at a casino in Detroit where two kids were found dead early Monday morning. According to police, both kids froze to death due to frigid winter temperatures.

Florida corrections deputy shot & killed while off-duty

A corrections deputy died after being shot while off-duty on Monday night, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.

Fight for 'Dexter's Law' heads to Tallahassee

Animal activists are pushing for 'Dexter's Law' in the upcoming Florida legislative session in honor of Dexter, a dog found decapitated shortly after it was adopted.

Multiple animals seized from Frostproof home, owner arrested: Deputies

A Frostproof woman was arrested on multiple charges after deputies said they seized multiple animals from her home, which was left in “unsanitary conditions."