Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Office executes 'Operation Safe Street' to combat street racing
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office executed an operation in Brandon Friday night to combat illegal street racing.
Tennessee mom vanishes on birthday 'booze cruise'
Tamia Taylor disappeared from a Memphis Riverboats cruise on the Mississippi River.
Suspect arrested after shooting two customers during bar fight in Bradenton: Deputies
A man was arrested for shooting two people during a bar fight in Bradenton on Tuesday, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
Surveillance footage catches TSA agents stealing from passengers at Miami International
Josue Gonzalez, 20; Elizabeth Fuster, 22; and Labarrius Williams, 33, were arrested in July and initially charged with organized scheme to defraud.
Slot machines, cash seized from Bradenton arcade known for illegal gambling
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office seized slot machines and thousands in cash as part of a statewide effort by the Florida Gaming Control Commission to crack down on unlawful arcades.
HCSO: Youth pastor and softball coach both arrested for sex crimes involving minors
A youth pastor and a softball coach were recently arrested in Hillsborough County for sex crimes involving minors, according to detectives.
Unlicensed contractors arrested after charging thousands for unfinished work, deputies say
After complaints from victims led to three investigations, two unlicensed contractors in Hernando County were arrested, according to deputies.
HIV-positive Lakeland High School track coach accused of sexually battering teen boy: PCSO
A Lakeland High School track coach who says he is HIV positive has been arrested after deputies say he sexually battered a 16-year-old boy and authorities fear there may be more victims.
Suspected Tampa tire slasher arrested and charged for vandalizing more than 20 vehicles: HCSO
The man deputies say is responsible for slashing the tires on more than 20 vehicles was arrested on Friday, according to officials.
'Imma do a shooting': 14-year-old arrested in Tampa for threatening Texas middle school, deputies say
A Tampa teen used a fake Instagram account to make threats about a mass shooting at a Texas middle school, according to investigators.
Winter Haven High School student accused of robbing smoke shop at gunpoint: WHPD
A Winter Haven High School student has been arrested after police say he stole vape cartridges and pens from a smoke shop on two separate occasions.
Tampa police searching for suspect after shooting sends 1 to hospital
An early morning shooting is under investigation in Tampa.
Man shot and killed in Hudson, investigation underway: Pasco deputies
A man was shot and killed off of Ruby Lane in Hudson Thursday evening, according to deputies.
Registered sex offender Austin Powers lures Largo teen away from home after meeting her on Snapchat: LPD
A registered sex offender named Austin Powers has been arrested after police say he met a Largo teen on Snapchat and lured her away from home after posing as the parent of a friend and introducing himself to the victim’s mother.
Man arrested for drug possession dies while in custody: Sarasota County deputies
A suspect who was arrested for drug possession died Wednesday after what appeared to be an overdose while being taken to a correctional facility, Sarasota County deputies said.
Citrus County man sentenced to 30 years for producing child sex abuse images and videos
A 31-year-old Citrus Spring man was sentenced to 30 year is federal prison for producing child sex abuse material, according to officials.
Deputies search for suspect after 24 vehicles vandalized, tires slashed in North Tampa: HCSO
The search is on to find the suspect who slashed several car tires in North Tampa.
Water Bead toys recalled after one baby dies, another seriously injured
A water beads toy sold exclusively at Target has been recalled after a baby's death.
Peso Pluma gets death threats from Mexican cartel, postpones upcoming shows: reports
Peso Pluma's Tijuana concert has not been canceled, but upcoming shows in the U.S. have been postponed.
Hillsborough County leaders host forum addressing uptick in youth gun violence
Days after a 15-year-old was gunned down in Polk County and a 13-year-old was shot by a 15-year-old in Tampa, community leaders came together to find ways to put a stop to the violence on Wednesday evening.