Some South Tampa neighbors welcome long-awaited safety upgrades along El Prado Boulevard

For years, Tampa residents along El Prado Boulevard say walking or biking to school, work or nearby destinations has felt unsafe. Now, after years of studies, planning and community advocacy, city leaders are moving forward with a project aimed at making the corridor safer for everyone.

Tampa robbery suspect who wore 'No Christ No Life' shirt while assaulting 82-year-old woman arrested: Police

Tampa police arrested a man accused of brutally assaulting and robbing an 82-year-old woman near a bus stop on Friday evening, leaving the victim unconscious before fleeing the scene.

Former Temple Terrace police officer granted bond after crash that killed 6-year-old girl

For the first time, the family of a 6-year-old girl killed in a crash involving a former Temple Terrace police officer is speaking out, as the now-fired officer appeared in court and was granted bond.

'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail

An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.

Instagram romance turns to death threats, man accused of sexually harassing Florida woman: 'I’ll shoot you'

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and faces extradition to Florida after being accused of harassment and sending death threats to a Florida woman he met on Instagram, officials said.

Pasco County motorcyclist in bunny helmet arrested after 120 mph chase from troopers across counties: FHP

A Pasco County motorcyclist who was wearing a bunny helmet is facing multiple charges after he led troopers on a dangerous chase across county lines, reaching speeds of 120 mph, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Child struck by stray gunfire during Secret Service incident near Washington Monument

A child was struck by gunfire from a suspect and is recovering with non-life-threatening injuries following an officer-involved shooting near 15th St & Independence Ave NW, D.C.

Davenport man accused of abusing multiple children, beating 5-year-old 'for being gay': PCSO

A Davenport man is facing a life felony charge after deputies say he violently abused multiple children, including a 5-year-old boy, who he specifically targeted "for being gay."

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.

Bradenton family deals with the aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run crash

Vicki Noon was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday afternoon while she was getting the mail in front of her home on a residential street in Bradenton.

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.