Missing in Florida Day pairs USF researchers with law enforcement to crack state's cold cases
University of South Florida researchers, along with law enforcement and the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Advisory Commission hosted the second Missing in Florida Day Thursday, hoping to help families of missing persons find answers in their loved ones' cases.
Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway case provides long-sought answers, mother says
"Even as hard as it is to hear, it still not as torturous as the not knowing. It was time for me to know," Natalee Holloway's mother said of hearing the details of Joran van der Sloot's confession.
Pulse Nightclub shooting property to be sold to City of Orlando, future plans unknown, officials say
The City of Orlando has reached an agreement with the owners of the Pulse Nightclub to purchase the property which is the site of one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings.
Sarasota County teen killed in crash inspires new bill aimed at catching Florida hit-and-run drivers
Tracking down hit-and-run drivers can be tough for law enforcement, so Florida lawmakers are now turning to car shops for help. If passed, a new bill would make it so body shops would need crash reports before repairing a car.
Former employee believed to be shooter in murder-suicide at Sarasota veterinary hospital: Investigators
Two are dead after a shooting that is believed to be a murder-suicide inside a Sarasota veterinary hospital Wednesday evening, deputies said.
Clearwater police officer suspected of sexually assaulting jaywalking tourist out on bail: Records
The Clearwater Police Department officer who was arrested on Tuesday for sexually battering a woman over the weekend is out on bail, according to Pinellas County arrest records.
Man shot and killed in Tampa after fight breaks out: Investigators
A man was shot and killed in the 9400 block of North 9th Street in Tampa Wednesday afternoon, the Tampa Police Department said.
Armed man arrested after barricading himself inside Hernando County home
An adult male has been taken into custody after barricading himself inside a Brooksville home on Wednesday, according to authorities.
2 suspects at large after stealing 5 firearms from Tampa gun range: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects accused of stealing five long guns from a firearms academy in Tampa last week.
New evidence reveals how police identified driver in Plant City hit-and-run
Police arrested Miguel Rodriguez Jr, a former law enforcement officer, for a hit-and-run crash that happened on Labor Day weekend.
Joran van der Sloot admits to killing Natalee Holloway, pleads guilty to extorting her mom
Joran Van Der Sloot pleaded guilty Wednesday to trying to extort money from Natalee Holloway’s mother in exchange for revealing the location of her daughter’s body.
2 Lakeland men plead guilty in drive-by shooting that injured 11
Two men pled guilty to federal charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11 people, authorities announced Wednesday.
Armed robbers preying on Tampa pizza delivery drivers, police say
Police in Tampa are warning delivery drivers to be cautious as they search for at least four suspects accused of robbing two pizza delivery drivers this week.
Lakeland man charged with DUI after crashing car into Lake Hollingsworth: Police
A man drove his car into Lake Hollingsworth and fled the scene on Tuesday night, according to Lakeland police.
Deadly Polk County road rage shooting suspect arrested: Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is begging people not to engage in road rage after one trucker ended up dead and another one is in jail for second-degree murder following a deadly conflict on an Interstate 4 off-ramp in Davenport.
Florida schools to implement new threat management system to help identify concerning behaviors
It's been more than five years since 17 lives were lost in the Parkland school shooting. It led to the creation of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission to better assess school threats and prevent mass shootings.
Investigation of Colorado 'green' funeral home uncovers more decaying bodies: officials
"At least 189" bodies have been discovered, up from the initial 115 body count first reported two weeks ago, officials said.
‘Insane’ man accused of killing New Tampa father riding bikes with sons granted more freedom
A Tampa man who was declared insane when he drove into a father riding bikes with his sons, killing him, will now be able to exercise outdoors and spend more time with his family.
Florida man injured in Polk County road rage shooting dies, search for suspect continues: Deputies
The victim significantly injured in a Polk County road rage shooting died Tuesday evening, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
PCSO: Detectives arrest motorcycle gang members connected to 2022 murder
Two motorcycle gang members were arrested on Tuesday after the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says they were accessories after a murder that happened in 2022.