Wimauma murder suspect accused of having sexual relationship with minor surrenders to authorities
A man deputies say was involved in a brutal murder in Wimauma two months ago has turned himself in.
3 teenage girls admit guilt, sentenced to 20 years for carjacking, dragging death of 73-year-old woman
Three teenage girls involved in the dragging death of a woman whose arm was severed during a carjacking in New Orleans last year pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and were sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group
Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.
Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors on 1st day of tax fraud trial
After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.
Wrong-way driver causes fiery crash on I-75, Wesley Chapel man suspected of DUI
Officials say a 21-year-old Wesley Chapel man hit a car head-on while driving in the wrong direction early Sunday morning.
Hulk Hogan's son arrested for DUI in Clearwater: CPD
Hulk Hogan's son, Nicholas Bollea, was arrested by Clearwater Police early Saturday morning, according to officials.
Man hospitalized, Tampa police investigating shooting
A man was found on Saturday night with non-life threatening injuries after reports of a shooting, according to Tampa police.
Memphis suspect accused of killing 3 women and teenager found dead, police say
Mavis Christian Jr. is accused of killing three women and a teenage girl, then critically injuring another teen girl.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy released to ‘private residence’ in rape case due to declining health
Former adult film actor Ron Jeremy was released to a "private residence" due to his deteriorating health.
Valrico man arrested for sexual battery: HCSO
A 34-year-old Valrico man was arrested for sexual battery on Thursday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
FHP: 17-year-old arrested for DUI manslaughter after hitting, killing 82-year-old Hernando man
A 17-year-old Inverness woman was arrested on Friday night after hitting an 82-year-old Hernando man who was involved in a different crash minutes earlier, according to officials.
Stacey Abrams brother-in-law’s bond set after human trafficking arrest in Tampa (update: charges were dropped)
Jimmie Gardner, motivational speaker and brother-in-law of former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, made his first appearance virtually in a Hillsborough County courtroom Saturday, one day after he was arrested on allegations of human trafficking. (Note: Gardner was not convicted of either charge. Both charges were dropped).
2 Polk County men charged with 'taking a deer at night': FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) arrested two Polk County men after they were caught illegally taking wildlife at night, according to officials.
4 arrested 1 year after juvenile shot, killed in Seffner
Four 19-year-olds were arrested on Friday after a year-long investigation of a shooting death in Seffner, according to officials.
Suspect accused of murdering Tampa man he met on Grindr waives right to bond hearing
A man accused of brutally murdering a Tampa man he met on a dating app will stay in jail at least until his trial.
New Hampshire psychiatric hospital shooting ends with suspect dead
A shooting at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital Friday ended with “multiple victims" and a dead shooter, authorities said.
Stacey Abrams' brother-in-law arrested for attacking 16-year-old, human trafficking in Tampa: Officials
Jimmie Gardner, 57, was arrested on Friday morning after a 16-year-old reported that he attacked her for refusing to have sex, according to the Tampa Police Department.
5-year-old fatally stabs twin in Santa Cruz County: sheriff
A family in Santa Cruz County was hit with a double tragedy after a fight between 5-year-old twin brothers ended fatally, according to sheriff's deputies.
Man pleads guilty in 1984 Hillsborough County murder, sentenced to 50 years in prison
A man who was arrested earlier this year in connection to a 1984 Hillsborough County murder entered a plea deal and was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Thursday.
1 dead, 2 injured in Hillsborough County shooting that sent 2 schools into lock-in mode: Officials
A person was killed, and two others were injured in a shooting in the Palm River area of Hillsborough County that led two schools to be placed on lock-in mode.