Powerball winner accused of kicking deputy during fight at TradeWinds Resort
A man who won a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot ended up behind bars just days later after investigators say he kicked a deputy in the face during a fight at a popular beach resort.
A man who won a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot ended up behind bars just days later after investigators say he kicked a deputy in the face during a fight at a popular beach resort.
Video: Vape shop robbed at gunpoint, Hillsborough deputies searching for suspects
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released surveillance video in hopes of tracking down two armed robbers who held up a vape shop clerk at gunpoint more than two weeks ago.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released surveillance video in hopes of tracking down two armed robbers who held up a vape shop clerk at gunpoint more than two weeks ago.
Florida man arrested for second-degree murder after man shot in Lakeland self-defense shooting at restaurant
A Florida man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man outside a Lakeland restaurant, according to officers.
A Florida man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of a man outside a Lakeland restaurant, according to officers.
Lakeland man arrested in deadly shooting stemming from argument over stolen gun: Police
A suspect was arrested Thursday after a deadly shooting at a Lakeland convenience store, officers said.
A suspect was arrested Thursday after a deadly shooting at a Lakeland convenience store, officers said.
Army veteran convicted of killing girlfriend and her 3 kids executed in Florida
An Army combat veteran whose Gulf War experience triggered severe mental problems was executed Thursday in Florida for the shotgun killings of his girlfriend and her three young children in 1998.
An Army combat veteran whose Gulf War experience triggered severe mental problems was executed Thursday in Florida for the shotgun killings of his girlfriend and her three young children in 1998.
Accused romance scammer swindles Sun City man out of $800K: HCSO
A 92-year-old Sun City man fell prey to a bank and romance scam that cost him more than $800,000, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
A 92-year-old Sun City man fell prey to a bank and romance scam that cost him more than $800,000, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman killed in shooting, Sarasota deputies searching for homicide suspect
Sarasota County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a woman shot to death late Wednesday.
Sarasota County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a woman shot to death late Wednesday.
Florida man flies to Utah, kidnaps teen girl he met online, deputies say
A 33-year-old Florida man was taken to jail after he allegedly flew to Utah and kidnapped a teenage girl that he met online, authorities said.
A 33-year-old Florida man was taken to jail after he allegedly flew to Utah and kidnapped a teenage girl that he met online, authorities said.
Florida dinner cruise leaves nearly 100 stranded for hours Tuesday night
Nearly 100 left John’s Pass onboard a dinner cruise Tuesday night and ended up stranded on the water until after midnight.
Nearly 100 left John’s Pass onboard a dinner cruise Tuesday night and ended up stranded on the water until after midnight.
Pinellas County’s ‘Operation Snow Storm’ leads to 19 arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, cash
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says it busted a drug trafficking organization that had been operating for years.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says it busted a drug trafficking organization that had been operating for years.
Jannus Live owner steps down after Clearwater Ferry crash leaves 1 dead, 10 injured
Days after the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash, Jannus Live owner, Jeffry Knight, is stepping down from his position with the popular St. Petersburg concert venue.
Days after the deadly Clearwater Ferry crash, Jannus Live owner, Jeffry Knight, is stepping down from his position with the popular St. Petersburg concert venue.
Video: Bradenton Oak & Stone general manager accused of burglarizing the business
The general manager of Oak & Stone in Bradenton has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera burglarizing the restaurant earlier this week.
The general manager of Oak & Stone in Bradenton has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera burglarizing the restaurant earlier this week.
Polk County detention deputy accused of inappropriately touching a juvenile quits upon arrest
A former Polk County detention deputy is on the other side of the bars after being arrested for allegedly touching a juvenile inappropriately.
A former Polk County detention deputy is on the other side of the bars after being arrested for allegedly touching a juvenile inappropriately.
FSU shooting: Lawyers for family of victim killed call for transparency, thorough investigation
The attorneys representing the family of Tiru Chabba, one of the two victims killed earlier this month in the Florida State University (FSU) shooting, are calling for full transparency and a thorough investigation of the deadly incident.
The attorneys representing the family of Tiru Chabba, one of the two victims killed earlier this month in the Florida State University (FSU) shooting, are calling for full transparency and a thorough investigation of the deadly incident.
Florida man accused of sexually assaulting woman, locking her in storage container arrested
A Florida woman is recovering after deputies say she escaped from a storage container after being brutally attacked and sexually assaulted.
A Florida woman is recovering after deputies say she escaped from a storage container after being brutally attacked and sexually assaulted.
Tampa nonprofit president accused of fraud after more than 100 seniors displaced from community
The president of an organization that filed for bankruptcy and displaced more than 100 seniors from a Tampa community is now accused of misappropriating funds, state investigators said Wednesday.
The president of an organization that filed for bankruptcy and displaced more than 100 seniors from a Tampa community is now accused of misappropriating funds, state investigators said Wednesday.
Man accused of taking photos up shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby: NPPD
A man faces felony charges after North Port police say he used his phone to take photos up a shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby, and investigators are working to find out whether there are more victims.
A man faces felony charges after North Port police say he used his phone to take photos up a shopper's dress at Hobby Lobby, and investigators are working to find out whether there are more victims.
Federal legislation criminalizing AI-generated 'deep fake' porn heads to President Trump's desk
Artificial intelligence is now present in nearly every industry. While businesses see the benefits, law enforcement has seen how criminals have taken advantage of AI. In some cases, using AI to generate child porn.
Artificial intelligence is now present in nearly every industry. While businesses see the benefits, law enforcement has seen how criminals have taken advantage of AI. In some cases, using AI to generate child porn.
Police who boarded unmanned Sarasota boat stress importance of engine cut-off switches
The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important.
The officers in Sarasota who chased down and boarded an unmanned, out-of-control boat on Monday are using it to show why emergency engine cut-off switches are so important.
Clearwater Ferry crash: Jannus Live owner’s attorney addresses ‘misinformation’ as investigation unfolds
One man is dead, and 10 others were injured after a 37-foot boat, operated by Jeffry Knight, the owner of Jannus Live, crashed into the back of the Clearwater Ferry.
One man is dead, and 10 others were injured after a 37-foot boat, operated by Jeffry Knight, the owner of Jannus Live, crashed into the back of the Clearwater Ferry.