Florida woman accused of stealing over $6K from assisted living resident: MCSO

A Florida woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an older resident at an assisted living facility was arrested by Ocala police last week, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

BTK killer Dennis Rader's daughter Kerri Rawson hit with domestic violence injunction: report

Kerri Rawson, the daughter of notorious "BTK" serial killer Dennis Rader and a prominent victims' advocate, has been subject to a domestic violence injunction after her ex-husband claimed she repeatedly warned that he and their children were in danger of being murdered, according to court records first reported by the New York Post.

Bodycam video: Tony Romo OWI arrest in Milwaukee

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for OWI, first offense, in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23. Now, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released body camera video of the incident.

Crews place protective dividers along St. Petersburg bike lanes

Crews in St. Petersburg are placing new protective street dividers along major traffic corridors to keep cars out of bike lanes and increase rider safety. 

Crosley Green maintains his innocence: Prayer vigil planned ahead of parole hearing

Crosley Green, who has spent over 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Titusville murder he maintains he did not commit, faces a critical parole hearing on August 12.

Florida puts ex-officer, 80-year-old Pasco County killer to death on same day

A former police officer convicted of the on-duty rape and murder of a young girl was put to death Tuesday, the first of two lethal injections planned for a single day in Florida, hours before an 80-year-old man became the second-oldest inmate executed in modern U.S. history.

Pinellas County death row case: New book questions 1985 murder conviction

Author Pamela Colloff's new book challenges the conviction of death row prisoner James Dailey, arguing Pinellas County prosecutors relied on an unreliable jailhouse informant for crucial murder evidence.

California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee

A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens.

Tampa officer fired after Taser use, policy violations: 'You're lucky I didn't beat you up'

A Tampa police officer was fired following an internal investigation that found he repeatedly violated department policies during a traffic stop earlier this year, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Two children hospitalized after car crashes into Hillsborough County apartment

A truck crashed into two apartment units in Palm River-Clair Mel on Tuesday morning, sending two children to the hospital in serious condition, officials said. 

Washington sex offender wanted for 18 months arrested in Hernando County: HCSO

A convicted sex offender who had been wanted by authorities in Washington state for more than 18 months was arrested in Hernando County, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Florida woman arrested for DUI after driving through homicide crash scene: BCSO

A Florida woman was arrested on a DUI charge after Brevard County deputies say she drove through a roadway that had been closed for a deadly crash investigation, ignoring commands to stop.

Secret Service agent and 2 men arrested in Miami fraternity hazing case

A U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men face violent felony charges after authorities said they savagely beat two victims during a Miami fraternity hazing ritual. 

Amber Alert suspect dies following deputy-involved shooting: Sheriff

A suspect named in a Marion County AMBER Alert has died after deputies attempted to stop his vehicle and shots were fired during the encounter, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

More than 70 children drown in Florida as safety experts issue warnings

More than 70 Florida children have died by drowning, according to data by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) – which includes several cases in the Tampa Bay area.