‘This is a criminal’: Suspect who pointed gun, carjacked couple shot by Bartow police officers
A violent suspect who pointed a gun at police is in critical condition after he was shot by two officers on US 98 in Bartow, authorities said. He's also accused of carjacking a couple and ramming the stolen vehicle into three other cars on the major road.
Plant City man killed in hit-and-run crash, driver facing decades in prison if convicted
Tragedy hit a Plant City family this holiday weekend.
PCSO: Driver thrown out of car, passenger injured in fatal Polk City crash
A Winter Haven man was ejected from his car during a crash at the county line early on Monday morning, according to deputies.
Convicted sexual predator sues mustard company for misleading 'custumers' with packet packaging
A convicted sexual predator is representing himself behind bars in a civil lawsuit lodged against a condiment company for false and deceptive advertising and breach of duty of care regarding the labeling of one of their mustard products.
Numerous brush fires at Caspersen Beach in Venice, police investigating
On Sunday evening, officials say there were numerous brush fires at Caspersen Beach in Venice.
Deadly shooting at Playhouse Gentleman's Club in Tampa, deputies say
A man died early Monday morning after being shot at Playhouse Gentleman's Club, according to deputies.
2 injured after shooting at Tampa gentleman's club, police say
Early Monday morning, Tampa police responded to reports that shots where fired at Teasers Gentlemen's Club, according to officials.
'Suspicious Device' that caused evacuation on West Hillsborough Avenue rendered safe, police say
The Tampa police have rendered a “suspicious device" that was found in the 4400 block of West Hillsborough Avenue safe, according to authorities.
Stillwater prison inmate explains protest that sparked lockdown
State officials say the incident that sparked a lockdown at Stillwater prison on Sunday is now resolved and under control. The prison is expected to remain in lockdown through the long weekend.
Arrest made in Plant City hit-and-run crash, suspect facing multiple charges
The Plant City Police Department has arrested the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
Teenage girl and 35-year-old male injured in Bradenton shooting, police say
Two people were injured in a Bradenton shooting on Saturday night, according to authorities.
Tampa police investigating robbery at N. Dale Mabry Highway Chase Bank
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a robbery at the Chase Bank located at 2001 N. Dale Mabry Highway.
Pasco County Sheriff's Office searching for suspect involved in New Port Richey robbery
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect involved in a robbery in New Port Richey on August 29.
Armed suspect barricades inside Fort Meade home after fight with family: Polk deputies
An armed suspect barricaded himself inside a Fort Meade home Friday afternoon after getting into a fight with two other men, Polk County deputies said.
Robbery suspect caught after grabbing gas station cashier’s throat, stealing cash: Deputies
A robber dressed in a multicolored hoody grabbed a woman by the throat while she was working at a 7-Eleven in Brandon, according to deputies.
Spoto High student arrested for bringing gun on campus caught with marijuana in bathroom: HCSO
A Riverview student was arrested Friday for bringing a handgun to school after they were caught with marijuana in a bathroom at Spoto High School, deputies said.
3 teens injured after crashing stolen vehicle in Polk County: Deputies
Three teenagers were injured after stealing and crashing a vehicle near Poinciana early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Suspect in custody for North Port double homicide after evading police
Off Mallicoat Road in North Port, neighbors remain in disbelief after a double homicide that happened just before midnight on Thursday.
'Extremely dangerous' escapee captured after getting stuck in mud
At the time of his escape, Christopher Pray was wearing leg shackles, a belly chain, handcuffs, and a restraint connecting all three together,
14-year-old accused of stabbing Countryside High students ‘idolized’ serial killers, had manifesto: Police
Clearwater police are releasing more details about a stabbing that injured two students at Countryside High School Thursday morning.