Mayor Jane Castor is responding to an investigation into a top city staffer
Tampa mayor responds to an investigation into a top staffer.
Man accused of following teen into bedroom throws dog protecting her from Pinellas home balcony: Deputies
A 3-year-old pit bull is recovering from serious injuries after a suspect threw him from a second-floor balcony in Pinellas County on Monday. Deputies said this happened while the dog was trying to protect a teen girl from the suspect, who was trying to get her alone in a bedroom.
St. Pete man dies in I-75 crash in Hillsborough County
A St. Petersburg man died and another person was seriously injured Tuesday evening in an I-75 crash just south of Fletcher Avenue in Hillsborough County, according to troopers.
Missing California sisters found alive after 36 years
In 1989, an unidentified woman was found murdered in the Arizona desert. Her two young daughters had vanished. Now decades later, the sisters - who had no idea they were even missing - have been found alive.
Body of missing woman found hidden in detached unit behind Vallejo home
Relatives of a missing 28-year-old woman confirmed Tuesday that her body was found hidden inside a secret wall inside a detached unit at a Vallejo home, and a man has been arrested in connection with her death.
Ex-Kentucky athlete charged after baby’s death; heard 'whimper' before hiding him: officials
A former University of Kentucky athlete accused of hiding her newborn in a closet allegedly heard the baby "whimper" before doing so, court documents say.
Home invasion suspects rob Spring Hill woman at gunpoint: HCSO
Three home invasion robbery suspects have been arrested after deputies say they forced their way into a woman’s Spring Hill apartment at gunpoint last month.
Manatee County honors former employees who were victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence and intimate partner violence touch millions of lives every year. For the Manatee County Courthouse, the issue is deeply personal.
Video: Florida 'super speeder' caught going 107 mph tells deputy he was headed to haircut
A Florida driver caught going 107 mph on a Palm Coast highway told a deputy he was trying to make an appointment with his barber.
Manatee County substitute teacher accused of pulling child into closet, making ‘inappropriate request’
A substitute teacher in Manatee County has been arrested after deputies say he pulled a 10-year-old girl into a closet and made an inappropriate request during school hours.
Border Patrol agents seize 52 lbs. of meth hidden in tire at US-Mexico border
Two people, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican national, were arrested.
New Port Richey man hit, killed in Tarpon Springs crash after getting out of car on U.S. 19
A New Port Richey man is dead after being hit by two vehicles Tuesday evening at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs, officers said.
Florida cracks down on repeat drunk drivers, boaters with Trenton's Law
Trenton’s Law is named after 18-year-old Trenton Johnson, who was killed by a repeat drunk driver. The new law, which takes effect October 1, increases penalties for DUI and BUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide, raising prison terms from 15 to 30 years for offenders with prior convictions.
Man, woman found dead inside Tampa home after murder-suicide
A man and woman were found dead inside a Tampa home after a murder-suicide Tuesday afternoon, according to officers.
Dozens of victims discovered inside Tampa mansion linked to church forced labor scheme
Investigators say a sprawling Tampa mansion served as the backdrop for a disturbing operation.
Several teens charged with battery after attack at Brooksville Youth Academy
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is investigating a case of battery involving several teens at the Brooksville Youth Academy.
Nearly 2 dozen cats found living in squalor next to dead felines inside car at a Clearwater Starbucks: Police
A Largo man has been arrested after police say 21 cats were found malnourished, living in a dirty car alongside two dead felines.
Dover double homicide trial begins with prosecution seeking death penalty
The murder trial of Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc is underway in the Hillsborough County Courthouse.
Jewish Congregation of Venice threats deemed a hoax: Police
Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”
Bradenton police investigating homicide after woman dies at scene of crash
A woman’s death is being investigated as a homicide after police say she suffered extensive injuries that were inconsistent with the crash scene where she was found.