Man helping two injured in separate crash killed by hit-and-run driver in Lake Wales: Polk sheriff
One person has died, and two others were injured in a crash in Lake Wales Monday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida birthday party shooting at Airbnb rental leaves 1 dead, 1 injured with suspects on the run: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect or suspects accused of shooting and killing an Orlando man and injuring a Sanford woman early Sunday morning at an Airbnb in Davenport.
Driver going 100 mph crashes into Lakeland home, deputies say
Neighbors are calling for more roadway safety measures after a driver was arrested for barreling into a Lakeland home, sending two people to the hospital.
Patriot Day: Watch Sept. 11 live coverage from across the country
Thousands were killed that day when a series of hijacked planes were flown into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and an open field in Pennsylvania.
Drive-by shooting that injured 1 under investigation in Spring Hill
Deputies in Hernando County are searching for a drive-by shooting suspect that injured one person early Sunday morning.
AR-15-style rifle stolen from HSCO vehicle found with drugs in car driven by Tampa teen: TPD
A Tampa teenager is facing a slew of charges after police say they found a stolen gun and drugs inside a vehicle he had been driving without a license.
17-year-old killed after being run over by a car, detectives say
A 17-year-old boy was killed on Saturday afternoon after a 19-year-old ran over him with their car, according to authorities.
Hidden camera allegedly found in bathroom onboard American Airlines flight
One passenger reported that a male flight attendant was taken off the plane by law enforcement officers.
911 call reveals shock of Utah mommy bloggers' alleged child abuse: 'She's a bad lady'
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested Aug. 30, and both were charged with six counts of child abuse.
Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke, business partner to appear in court on child abuse charges
A Utah mother of six who gave parenting advice on YouTube made her initial court appearance on charges that she and the owner of a relationship counseling business abused and starved her children.
Florida teen who stabbed, killed uncle said he learned technique from video games, police say
A 17-year-old boy was arrested over Labor Day weekend for stabbing and killing his uncle, claiming that he learned from video games that a neck stab could be fatal, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Venice concrete plant engulfed in flames, officials investigating
A large steel building at a concrete plant in Venice was engulfed in flames early Friday morning, according to firefighters.
Oregon man sentenced to death freed after 25 years in prison; state accused of 'heinous injustice'
The Oregon Innocence Project accused the state of committing a “heinous injustice" in its handling of Jesse Johnson's case.
As more kids die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.
Jackie Faircloth: Supreme Court justices weigh case against Florida bar accused of serving minors before crash
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a case involving catastrophic injuries suffered by an 18-year-old woman after two Tallahassee bars served underage drinkers.
Video: Prolific federal drug prosecutor offers police a business card during Temple Terrace DUI arrest
When police arrived at his house to investigate a hit-and-run, body camera video shows Joseph Ruddy, one of the nation’s most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors, looking so drunk he could barely stand up straight, leaning on the tailgate of his pickup to keep his balance.
Missing Tampa girl safely found
A 9-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday night has been safely located. No additional details were given.
Suspect arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Playhouse Gentleman's Club: HCSO
A suspect has been arrested in a deadly shooting that happened at the Playhouse Gentleman's Club in Tampa early Monday morning, deputies said.
Uncle of Tampa teen hit, killed at Super Bowl party found not guilty in murder trial
A Tampa jury in the Jose Ortiz murder trial has just handed down its verdict: Not guilty on all counts.
Florida man shot, arrested in Michigan's Upper Peninsula after torching police cars, police say
Michigan State Police said Thursday they shot and arrested a 39-year-old Florida man in connection with four of the agency’s cruisers being set ablaze and shot at outside a post in the Upper Peninsula.