Missing Polk County man found safe

A missing elderly man has been found and is safe, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Florida golf course assault case heads to 'stand your ground' hearing

A man allegedly attacked on a golf course nearly two years ago is pushing for the case to go to trial, while the accused claims he acted in self-defense.

Veteran American Airlines flight attendant killed in random attack while on a layover in Denver

Authorities confirmed that a suspect is in custody for the murder of a veteran American Airlines flight attendant who was one of the victims killed in a random stabbing spree during a layover in Denver.

Testimony begins in trial of Florida grandmother charged in baby's hot car death

Testimony is underway Tuesday in the trial of a Hardee County woman charged in the death of her 7-month-old granddaughter who was left in a hot car more than two years ago.

Florida boy killed by dogs while petting them, owner to be charged, sheriff says: 'He never had a chance'

According to Sheriff Chitwood, the boy, identified as Michael Millett, was riding bikes with his friends in the neighborhood when they stopped at the front entrance of the subdivision to pet the dogs.

Tampa woman found guilty of manslaughter after 2022 shooting in Sarasota: SCSO

A Sarasota County jury has found a 19-year-old woman guilty of manslaughter after a shooting that killed a teen and injured two other juveniles in February 2022.

Man found unresponsive in car, arrested with BAC over 6 times the legal limit: HCPD

The Haines City Police Department arrested a man for drunk driving after he was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7.

Tampa daycare worker arrested for child abuse: HCSO

Update on March 13, 2025: The Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office issued the following statement:

1 hospitalized after fight leads to Winter Haven shooting: Police

One person was hospitalized after a fight that led to a shooting in Winter Haven Monday afternoon, according to police. 

Accused armed burglar busted after multi-county chase: HCSO

Hillsborough County deputies say they recovered a stolen gun, wallets, designer handbags, cash and a ripped passport when they captured a man accused of armed burglary. 

9 charged with looting in LA fires, 1 with arson, DA Hochman says

Nine suspects have been charged with looting and one suspect charged with arson not linked to either the Palisades or Eaton fires, according to LA County DA Nathan Hochman.

SPPD searching for art thief responsible for $21,000 theft

Police in St. Petersburg are asking for the community’s help to identify a man officers said stole a piece of art worth $21,000.