Suspect in custody following carjacking, sexual assault: North Port Police Department

Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.

Florida mom shot 10 times while in bed with 3 kids in murder-for-hire hit, deputies say

A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion.

Florida grandmother sentenced to prison for baby's hot car death

A judge sentenced Tracey Nix to five years in prison after an emotional hearing on Thursday, nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car in Hardee County.

Florida deputy killed in shootout with suspect outside store

A deputy died after being shot in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect on Wednesday, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Tavares child abuse case: Prosecutors seeking death penalty for mother, boyfriend involved in brutal beating

Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty for Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, who are accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams.

Teen hospitalized after being hit by car on downtown Tampa bridge: TPD

The Tampa Police Department says a teen suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on a downtown bridge Wednesday night.

Tampa leaders discuss safety plans ahead of Women's Final Four events

Tampa Bay leaders shared their plans on Wednesday afternoon to keep everybody safe during all the Women's Final Four events this weekend.

Citrus County man accused of intentionally hitting woman with car after fight: Deputies

A Citrus County man is accused of intentionally hitting a woman with a car just after getting into a fight with her outside a Homosassa home on Wednesday, according to deputies. 

Tampa Tesla thief returns to dealer to get his belongings after stealing Cybertruck during test drive: HCSO

A Tampa man who is accused of stealing a Tesla Cybertruck while taking it on a test drive from a dealership was arrested when deputies say he returned to the store to gather his belongings after the vehicle was found through geolocation tracking.