Speeding problem in Florida, Tampa drivers say it's the wild west
A 14 and 15-year-old played a real life game of Grand Theft Auto, stealing a car from Riverview and raced away from law enforcement on I-75.
HCSO: Homicide investigation underway after shooting in East Tampa
A man in his 20s died at Tampa General Hospital after a shooting in East Tampa on Thursday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
4 men arrested in Citrus County following investigation into firearm, drug trafficking: CCSO
Four people were arrested in Citrus Springs on several charges including firearm and drug trafficking on Thursday.
Pinellas County tailor accused of inappropriately touching a teenager
A tailor from Bellair Bluffs has been charged with lewd and lascivious conduct after deputies say he inappropriately touched a teenage girl.
Cold case solved: DNA evidence helps HCSO identify who strangled, killed 23-year-old woman
A homicide investigation dating back to 1993 was solved by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office after one of the initial suspects was identified as the killer.
Suspect in Brooksville homicide arrested, deputies say
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the suspect involved in a Brooksville homicide on Thursday night.
BPD: Bradenton man arrested for video voyeurism
A Bradenton man has been arrested for secretly capturing inappropriate pictures and videos of family members and friends at multiple locations, according to authorities.
Woman arrested in Hernando County after pepper spraying deputies during Walmart theft: HCSO
Two women were arrested in Hernando County after they attempted to rob multiple people in a Walmart, one of them pepper-spraying multiple deputies in the process, according to the sheriff's office.
Pinellas County officials warn bikers that stop signs are not suggestions
In a short video posted to social media, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office described the stop signs at a new Palm Harbor roundabout as "not a suggestion" for cyclists.
Three teens arrested in connection with drive-by shooting, police say
Three teens were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in West Lakeland on Wednesday morning, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives.
Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’
In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.
Good Samaritan says Howard Frankland Bridge stabbing hasn't deterred him from helping others
The man who tried to help an incapacitated motorist on Tuesday morning said he would do it again, even though the situation turned violent when a former US attorney allegedly stabbed the driver.
Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
Elementary school placed on heightened security after armed suspect flees in Lake Wales: Police
Polk Avenue Elementary School was placed on heightened security after police believed an armed suspect was near the school on Wednesday, according to officials.
Polk County teacher, Disney employees among 219 arrested in human trafficking-focused bust: PCSO
Three Disney employees and a high school teacher and coach were among more than 200 arrested in a week-long, undercover human trafficking-focused operation in Polk County.
Hillsborough father found guilty in brutal killing of teen daughter found in shallow grave back in 2017
The father accused of brutally killing his teen daughter back in 2017 was found guilty of third-degree felony murder and chid abuse, according to the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Remains of Colorado missing mom Suzanne Morphew found three years after disappearance
The remains of Suzanne Morphew have been found and positively identified as the Colorado missing mom last seen over three years ago, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Suspect in Howard Frankland Bridge stabbing worked as federal prosecutor
A former Federal prosecutor is accused of stabbing a man on the Howard Frankland Bridge in a fit of rage after a three-car pileup on Tuesday.
BPD: 24-year-old arrested after victim's mother catches him with 14-year-old daughter
A mom tracked her middle schooler's cell phone and found her daughter in a 24-year-old man's car, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Ohio woman killed mom with frying pan, knife over bad grades
An Ohio woman bludgeoned her mother with a frying pan and stabbed her dozens of times after her parents found out she was kicked out of college for poor grades.