Tampa teacher accused of stealing nearly $75K from Alessi Bakery: Affidavit

A teacher at Tampa Prep faces a long list of charges after investigators say she embezzled nearly $75,000 over a five-year period from her other employer: Alessi Bakery.

Little League president accused of stealing money from organization: TSPD

A woman who served as president of Tarpon Springs Little League faces serious charges after police say she stole tens of thousands of dollars from the organization.

Before OJ and Casey Anthony, this was the 1st courtroom verdict to be televised

Sixty-one years ago today, long before the infamous TV moments of OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony, one man's murder conviction became the first-ever courtroom verdict to be televised.

Florida man accused of shooting Tampa club employee in the face

A Florida man is accused of driving across the state and shooting an employee at Dreams Club near Ybor City in the face during a robbery. 

Deadly 17-vehicle crash in Austin leaves 5 dead; Police arrest, charge driver

A man was arrested and charged with causing a deadly 17-vehicle crash on I-35 in North Austin late Thursday night. Five people were killed in the crash.

7 suspected Colombian drug cartel leaders extradited to Tampa: FBI

FBI officials in Tampa say a Strike Force team has extradited seven suspected drug cartel leaders from Colombia, a move investigators say will likely have a "significant impact" on cartel operations.

American Airlines flight catches fire after landing in Denver: What we know

An American Airlines plane landed in Denver on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed for an evacuation. Twelve people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries.

'Ghost Adventures' star’s wife accused in murder-for-hire plot with Florida inmate

A Central Florida man who was convicted of killing his family in 2019 is now being connected with a death plot to kill reality TV star Aaron Goodwin, a host of Ghost Adventures on the Discovery Channel.

Family of Hernando County man killed in deputy-involved shooting pleading for answers

The family of a Hernando County man killed in a deputy-involved shooting gathered with community members in Brooksville on Thursday to urge investigators to look further into the incident. 

Pinellas Juvenile Detention Center officer accused of beating up teen inmate: PCSO

A Department of Juvenile Justice Detention officer was arrested for child abuse on Wednesday after deputies say he slapped, pushed, and punched a teenage inmate, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Pink Pony Showgirls fire may be linked to 4 other arson fires: HCFR

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is investigating four arson fires that are believed to be linked and may be connected to the Pink Pony Showgirls fire. 

Missing St. Pete teen’s bike found, sparking search near Weedon Island

St. Petersburg police say they have found a bicycle belonging to a missing and endangered teen who disappeared nearly two weeks ago, but they are still searching for him. 

Florida-bound flight turned around after man allegedly attacked crew member, swallowed rosary beads

A Florida-bound flight had to turn around to Georgia on Monday evening after a passenger attacked two flight attendants, and his travel companion sister justified his actions by saying, "He hurts evil."

Sudiksha Konanki missing: What we know so far

It's been a week since Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh college student, went missing in the Dominican Republic. Here's everything we know about what happened.