Former Florida youth basketball coach accused of molesting children, holding teen captive

A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Kentucky judge allegedly shot, killed by sheriff

A district judge out of Letcher County, Kentucky, was shot and killed in his chambers on Thursday afternoon.

18-year-old seriously injured in St. Pete hit-and-run crash

An 18-year-old was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash in St. Petersburg Thursday afternoon, investigators said.

‘Spirited’ shoplifting suspects busted when boozy birthday bash turns into liquor larceny: Deputies

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it wants to help a ‘spirited’ shoplifting suspect celebrate her birthday with ‘a nice pair of silver bracelets, a spiffy blue outfit, and a free portrait of herself’ after they say she talked three of her friends into a liquor larceny to celebrate her big day. 

Florida man snorts cocaine to hide evidence after fleeing traffic stop, troopers say

A Florida man was arrested earlier this week in Pasco County after fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to conceal illegal drugs by ingesting them, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Federal jail where Diddy is being held described as 'hell on earth'

Sean "Diddy" Combs was sent to a federal jail in Brooklyn after his sex trafficking arrest, described as having horrific conditions and rampant violence.

St. Petersburg father who lost son to gun violence now works to help stop it

Gun violence is now the leading cause of death of teens and children. mAs communities look for solutions, one family who lost their son to gun violence is leading the conversation to keep other parents from facing the same gut-wrenching pain.

Bay Area center has helped revolutionize forensic DNA technology

Forensic technology has been the key to solving criminal cases around the country, with many advancements originating in the Tampa Bay area.

Prosecutors want man accused of making mass shooting threat against son’s Tampa school to stay in jail

Hillsborough County prosecutors told a judge on Wednesday that they want the man accused of threatening to carry out a mass shooting at his son's South Tampa elementary school to be held in jail until his trial.

Should the City of Lakeland install more red-light cameras?

As more people move to Lakeland and traffic increases, city officials, including police, are discussing whether to install more red-light cameras.

Missing Plant City teen found in South Florida with ‘predator’ she met online: Investigators

A man is behind bars and a missing Plant City teen has been safely located after law enforcement officers say the pair met on social media and he convinced her to leave home in the middle of the night. 

Man arrested after leading deputies on pursuit from Polk County reaching 130+ mph

A fugitive was arrested in Florida late Tuesday night after leading authorities on a multi-county pursuit starting in Polk County and reaching speeds of over 130 mph.