Two arrested for stealing $30K worth of construction materials from Tampa business: Deputies
Two suspects were arrested after stealing $30,000 worth of construction materials from a Tampa business on three different occasions, deputies said.
Teen with ‘organized criminal mind’ among 6 arrested in gang operation targeting those stealing guns from cars
Six people were charged in ‘Operation Gangs & Guns’ in Polk County after deputies busted a Lakeland gang accused of burglarizing cars to steal guns. Of those arrested, a 17-year-old described as an "organized criminal mind" who recruited members to commit crimes with him.
Tampa man charged with manslaughter days after domestic violence arrest: Police
Police arrested 43-year-old Freddie Adams, Jr. and charged him with one count of battery after a domestic violence incident on Oct. 13, according to TPD.
Accused child rapist wanted in Tennessee arrested in Hillsborough County
A man who was wanted by a sheriff’s office in Tennessee for raping a child has been arrested after investigators say they learned he attended church and worked in Ruskin.
Different suspects involved in burglaries targeting neighboring Tampa businesses: HCSO
Days after a Tampa firearms store falls victim to a smash and grab burglary, a neighboring landscaping equipment shop was also targeted.
Florida woman awakens to maintenance man laying in bed with her: police
A Florida maintenance man has been arrested after he went into a woman's home and crawled into bed with her Tuesday morning, according to police.
61,000 gun safes recalled after report of 12-year-old boy's shooting death
The biometric gun safes “can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death," the CPSC said. They were sold nationwide with several different brand names.
Escaped inmate with Pasco ties captured after several days on the run in Florida
An escaped inmate with ties to Pasco County has been captured. According to the Franklin County sheriff, 37-year-old Robert Rutherford was found hiding in a home in Apalachicola Thursday evening.
Suspect in custody after robbing Bradenton bank, fleeing on foot: Police
A man accused of robbing a bank in Bradenton Thursday morning is in custody, according to police.
Hillsborough man sentenced in 15-year-old’s murder after trying to have key witness killed
A Tampa teenager who was barely old enough to drive when he was charged with murder two years ago headed back to court for sentencing.
2 teens arrested in St. Pete for 'threatening' social media post near Pinellas County Sheriff's Office vehicle
Two teenagers were arrested on Thursday after police became aware of a social media post showing a threatening message involving the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Colorado 'blood brothers' threw rocks at moving cars for 2 months before killing woman: investigator
Three teenagers accused of throwing rocks at cars in April, killing a 20-year-old woman, allegedly launched rocks at cars for two months prior to the fatality.
Clearwater police officer fired after sexual battery arrest
The Clearwater Police Department announced an officer who was arrested on Tuesday for sexual battery has been fired.
Vet hospital shooting: Former employee took responsibility in social media post prior to murder-suicide
Sarasota County investigators identified the woman they said walked into a veterinary hospital and fatally shot another woman and then took her own life.
Suspect charged with murdering Tupac Shakur has arraignment delayed until November
A judge reset Duane “Keffe D" Davis' arraignment for Nov. 2. Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Shakur and wounded rap music mogul Marion “Suge" Knight.
Dramatic video shows carnival worker clinging to ride to protect child after mishap
A carnival worker in Texas has been hailed a hero after a terrifying ride mishap.
Laptop returned to pawn shop leads Pinellas County detectives to child porn suspect: PCSO
A Pinellas County man has been arrested for child porn after images were found on a laptop that had been returned to a pawn shop.
Suspected DUI driver located by Hernando County K9 after fleeing scene of fatal crash: FHP
A K9 with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office led deputies to a man accused of fleeing the scene of a deadly DUI crash.
John Stamos says he was sexually abused as a child by a babysitter
"I shouldn't have had to deal with those feelings," the “Full House" actor said of the alleged sexual abuse involving a former babysitter.
Man arrested for faking heart attack 20 times at restaurants to avoid paying bill, reports say
Most recently, the man tried the ruse after ordering a seafood paella and two whiskeys at a restaurant in Spain, according to local news outlets, citing police.