Tony Romo OWI arrest in Milwaukee, court date scheduled

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for OWI, first offense, in Milwaukee on Thursday night, July 23.

St. Pete sanitation worker killed: Charges filed against suspect after I-75 standoff

A 43-year-old man will face first-degree murder and felony gun charges after allegedly killing a St. Petersburg sanitation worker inside her truck Wednesday before leading law enforcement on an I-75 chase in Lee County.

Florida deputy allegedly hit a dog in his patrol car; Brevard County sheriff launches investigation

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of hitting a dog and driving away without stopping in Port St. John. The sheriff's office has covered the dog's recovery costs.

Florida man, 20, arrested for making threat against South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach: Officials

A 20-year-old man from Edgewater is accused of making a terroristic threat against the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach, which crosses the Indian River North, connecting New Smyrna Beach and the inlet.

AAU basketball coach, 5 players arrested after Polk County 7-Eleven theft: PCSO

Five teenagers and a coach visiting the Orlando area for an AAU basketball tournament were arrested after investigators say the teens stole items from a Polk County convenience store and their coach lied to detectives during the investigation.

Tampa man accused of speeding more than 100 mph moments before deadly crash

A 20-year-old man faces felony vehicular homicide charges after driving over 100 mph and crashing into another car on Florida Avenue, killing the driver, according to Tampa police. 

Video: Teens on e-bikes takeover downtown Orlando; many detained, citations issued

The Orlando Police Department said hundreds of kids on e-bikes and motorized scooters were causing trouble in downtown Orlando last weekend, allegedly driving through red lights, impeding traffic, blocking roadways, and preventing emergency officials from responding to calls.

9 teens complete program to drop charges from Tampa teen takeover

Nine teenagers who faced fighting charges after a May teen takeover in Tampa graduated Thursday from a six-week accountability program.

Hunt for Florida murder suspect enters second month

The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.

Tampa police find two dead while searching for person of interest

Tampa police officers searching for a person of interest in an unrelated case found a man and a woman dead Thursday afternoon inside a home on Hunters Pond Drive. 

Florida Attorney General: 49 arrested, charged in undercover drug trafficking takedown

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.

Florida man accused of stealing more than $15K through payroll fraud

A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.

Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction

Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.

Blackwater River death: Wanted Florida man found dead in river

A search for a wanted suspect ended Wednesday morning when dive teams recovered the body of 41-year-old Jeffery Royce Day Jr. from the Blackwater River in Santa Rosa County. 

Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say

Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.

US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds

New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.