Quick-thinking bank teller saves customer from phone scam

A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.

Lawyers for Florida man on death row argue for his life to be spared due to intellectual disability

Attorneys for condemned killer Frank Walls have asked the Florida Supreme Court to halt his scheduled execution next week, arguing he should be spared because he is intellectually disabled and was 19 years old at the time he murdered two people in Okaloosa County.

Small plane crash-lands on road in DeLand; 2 hurt, officials say

A small plane made an emergency landing on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Jacobs Road near DeLand High School, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said.

St. Pete man tortures, kills 2 pet birds: affidavit

A St. Pete man is facing animal cruelty charges after he tortured and killed two of his pet birds, according to St. Petersburg Police.

Speed limits lowered on Howard Frankland, parts of I-275 as major construction ramps up

FDOT is lowering speed limits by 5–10 mph along Howard Frankland Bridge and a section of I-275 South in Pinellas County. The reductions begin Sunday night and are expected to remain in place as construction increases in both work zones.

Tampa woman walking dog on I-275 arrested after resisting trooper: FHP

A Tampa woman walking on Interstate 275 with her dog was arrested Friday after resisting a state trooper while being cited, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Wisconsin deputies stop driver, flashlight used as headlight

The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.

Armed man removed from Florida Christmas parade after suspicious actions: MCSO

An armed man was detained by law enforcement Friday night during the Stuart Christmas Parade after he was seen behaving suspiciously near Congressman Brian Mast along the parade route, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said.

Tampa driver arrested for DUI manslaughter after deadly motorcycle crash

A Tampa driver was arrested Saturday morning for DUI manslaughter after a deadly motorcycle crash on County Line Road East and Grand Hampton Drive. 

Judge to decide whether 80-year-old death row inmate Tommy Zeigler will get new trial

An 80-year-old man who has spent nearly five decades on Florida’s death row is awaiting a judge’s decision on whether newly presented evidence warrants a new trial.

Florida valet at Disney World hotel allegedly found guest's checkbook, tried to cash in: affidavit

A valet employee assigned to a Walt Disney World Resort was recently arrested for allegedly finding a guest's checkbook and attempting to cash in, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Officials seize vessel with $28M in cocaine off Miami Beach

Officials seized $28 million in illicit narcotics from a suspected drug smuggling vessel near Miami Beach. Here’s how officials uncovered over 3,700 pounds of hidden drugs.