Police dog K9 Venom sniffs out 100 grams of hidden meth during Florida stop
A routine traffic stop on Del Prado Boulevard South escalated into a major drug bust early Tuesday morning when a Cape Coral police dog uncovered a backpack stuffed with methamphetamine inside a black Dodge Durango.
A routine traffic stop on Del Prado Boulevard South escalated into a major drug bust early Tuesday morning when a Cape Coral police dog uncovered a backpack stuffed with methamphetamine inside a black Dodge Durango.
Florida dad sentenced to 42 years after toddler dies in hot truck
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
St. Petersburg police arrest teen in fatal YMCA bathroom shooting
St. Petersburg police arrested an 18-year-old man following a fatal shooting during a gun transaction inside a YMCA bathroom Wednesday, while officers continue searching for a second suspect.
St. Petersburg police arrested an 18-year-old man following a fatal shooting during a gun transaction inside a YMCA bathroom Wednesday, while officers continue searching for a second suspect.
St. Pete man arrested after 12-year-old girl gives birth to his baby at park: Police
Officers arrested a St. Petersburg man after a 12-year-old girl unexpectedly gave birth at Helen Howarth park last Thursday, revealing a history of abuse by a relative, according to Pinellas Park police.
Officers arrested a St. Petersburg man after a 12-year-old girl unexpectedly gave birth at Helen Howarth park last Thursday, revealing a history of abuse by a relative, according to Pinellas Park police.
Clearwater Beach rescues surge as rip current risk remains high: What swimmers need to know
Beachgoers are being urged to stay out of dangerous surf after Clearwater Beach lifeguards made more than a dozen water rescues in recent days.
Beachgoers are being urged to stay out of dangerous surf after Clearwater Beach lifeguards made more than a dozen water rescues in recent days.
St. Petersburg city worker deadly shooting suspect identified after I-75 standoff: Police
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
Nancy Guthrie video may have been erased after FBI kept out for days, director says
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
Tampa woman files police report over man repeatedly following, photographing her while running on Bayshore
A Tampa runner contacted police Saturday after repeatedly catching a man photographing her without consent along Bayshore Boulevard.
A Tampa runner contacted police Saturday after repeatedly catching a man photographing her without consent along Bayshore Boulevard.
$290M cocaine haul found ‘skillfully concealed’ in massive banana shipment
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
FBI Most Wanted suspect captured in Vermont after attempted home break-in, officials say
A man added to the FBI's Most Wanted List one day earlier was arrested near the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont after authorities say he attempted to break into a home.
A man added to the FBI's Most Wanted List one day earlier was arrested near the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont after authorities say he attempted to break into a home.
Suspect accused of killing St. Pete worker, mom of 4 taken into custody after standoff in Lee County: SPPD
A suspect is in custody following a highway standoff after a 47-year-old St. Petersburg city employee was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in what police believe was a targeted domestic attack.
A suspect is in custody following a highway standoff after a 47-year-old St. Petersburg city employee was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon in what police believe was a targeted domestic attack.
"Most wanted fraudster" nabbed for $547M Medicare scheme, DOJ says
A man who allegedly attempted to defraud Medicare for over half a billion dollars was arrested on Tuesday after being on the run for more than three years, according to the Department of Justice.
A man who allegedly attempted to defraud Medicare for over half a billion dollars was arrested on Tuesday after being on the run for more than three years, according to the Department of Justice.
St. Pete shooting: 2 injured, investigation underway at Childs Park YMCA
A shooting investigation is underway at the Childs Park YMCA in St. Petersburg.
A shooting investigation is underway at the Childs Park YMCA in St. Petersburg.
Polk County man accused of having sex with minor he brought home from Pennsylvania: 'He loved her'
A Polk City man was arrested Tuesday after being accused of having unlawful sex with a 16-year-old, among other charges, according to the sheriff’s office.
A Polk City man was arrested Tuesday after being accused of having unlawful sex with a 16-year-old, among other charges, according to the sheriff’s office.
Tampa pharmacist found guilty of illegally dispensing more than 335,000 oxycodone pills: DOJ
A federal jury convicted a Tampa pharmacist and pharmacy owner of illegally distributing more than 335,000 high-dose oxycodone pills through two South Florida pharmacies, federal prosecutors announced.
A federal jury convicted a Tampa pharmacist and pharmacy owner of illegally distributing more than 335,000 high-dose oxycodone pills through two South Florida pharmacies, federal prosecutors announced.
Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects
DNA analysis identified a woman months after her remains were found, linking her death to four suspects in a second Virginia murder.
DNA analysis identified a woman months after her remains were found, linking her death to four suspects in a second Virginia murder.
Pasco County human-trafficking and prostitution ring leads to 8 arrests: Police
Eight people face criminal charges following a multi-day human trafficking and prostitution sting in Pasco County, authorities announced.
Eight people face criminal charges following a multi-day human trafficking and prostitution sting in Pasco County, authorities announced.
Suspect covered in blood punches Hernando County deputy in face as unconscious woman lies nearby: Sheriff
A deputy on proactive patrol was forced into a violent confrontation Tuesday while responding to a severe domestic dispute in the Riverdale neighborhood, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
A deputy on proactive patrol was forced into a violent confrontation Tuesday while responding to a severe domestic dispute in the Riverdale neighborhood, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
USF student creates jewelry sensor to detect drink-spiking drugs
A former University of South Florida beach volleyball player is developing jewelry with a sensor designed to warn people when dangerous drugs have been slipped into their drinks.
A former University of South Florida beach volleyball player is developing jewelry with a sensor designed to warn people when dangerous drugs have been slipped into their drinks.
Family remembers 3-year-old victim in murder case: 'She was smart, funny, and beautiful'
A Hillsborough County family is remembering a three-year-old girl after investigators say she died at the hands of her caregiver.
A Hillsborough County family is remembering a three-year-old girl after investigators say she died at the hands of her caregiver.