Shooter’s ‘reign of terror’ spans across several counties, ends in deadly Tampa gunfight with law enforcement
A 37-year-old man with a lengthy criminal past is dead after shooting at several law enforcement agencies and leading them on a multi-county car chase Saturday morning.
Grenade removed from Hernando County home after nearby residents were evacuated: Deputies
Some residents in a Hernando County neighborhood were evacuated Friday afternoon after deputies said a grenade was found at a home.
Accused drunk driver wants a lighter sentence for crash that killed pregnant woman, unborn baby
A man accused of being drunk when he caused a crash that claimed the life of his passenger and her unborn child wants a lighter sentence.
HCSO: 6 teens arrested after stealing vehicles, gun from Fish Hawk, Riverview neighborhoods
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to lock their cars after deputies say six teens, ranging in age from 15-18, broke into more than 10 unlocked cars on Wednesday and stole a gun and several vehicles before being apprehended.
Missing Polk County woman Tonya Whipp search party in need of volunteers
Let's find Tonya Whipp. That is the message heading into this weekend as Polk County organizers plan a third search party for the 38-year-old in as many weeks.
Teen accused of killing Bradley Hulett warned ‘screw around again and I’m not going to be so forgiving’
Tampa teenager Christopher Ramsey Bevan avoided a felony charge in the shooting death of his friend. Instead, he caught a huge break and was placed on supervised probation for three years.
Son of Spanish film stars accused of murdering, dismembering surgeon on tourist island
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a chef with a YouTube channel, has been charged with premeditated murder, which carries a possible death penalty,
Hillsborough Clerk of Court works to prevent property crime with new tool for residents
Officials say Hillsborough County is a hotbed for property crime with the FBI ranking the area as third in the nation. Usually, the elderly and residents who have passed away are targeted the most.
Rapper 6ix9ine arrested in Florida for failure to appear
Rapper 6ix9ine was arrested in Florida on Wednesday after he failed to appear in court, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
St. Pete couple accused of forcing disabled man to live in ‘squalor’ behind house, police say
A couple from St. Petersburg is facing neglect charges after officers say a disabled man in their care was forced to live in filth outdoors.
Winter Haven man wrapped in plastic seriously injures 2, kills dog in violent stabbing attack, police say
Two men are in the hospital and a dog is dead after police say a Winter Haven man went on a violent attack after arguing with a family member early Thursday morning.
St. Pete fire chief's attorney responds to allegations of bullying and discrimination
On Wednesday, attorney Jay Hebert said he remains "steadfast in responding to all of these false allegations" against his client, St. Pete fire chief James Large.
Utah man shot, killed by FBI agents after alleged threat against Biden
An armed Utah man accused of making violent threats against President Joe Biden was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the president landed in the state Wednesday, authorities say.
Hernando County teacher arrested after 14-year-old victim received 'weird' messages, deputies say
Hernando County detectives discovered that a 14-year-old student was receiving inappropriate instant messages from their former teacher on Monday.
Pinellas County high schooler arrested after sending messages about school shooting, deputies say
The Pinellas County Sheriff's office arrested a 15-year-old East Lake High School student on Tuesday after another student reported receiving messages about a school shooting.
Alabama boat fight: Woman who recorded asks, ‘What did they think was going to happen?’
A woman who recorded a widely-seen video of the Alabama boat brawl says she pulled out her phone because it “was nuts that the gentleman wouldn’t move their pontoon boat two feet forward so we could park."
Teen suffers life-threatening injuries in St. Pete shooting, police say
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a teenager clinging to life on Wednesday morning.
Teen arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-run crash critically injures man: Police
Police in Bradenton say an argument led to a hit-and-run crash that sent a man to the hospital in critical condition and landed a teen in jail.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor reels in unexpected $1.1M worth of cocaine during Florida Keys vacation with family
The mayor of Tampa went on vacation in the Florida Keys to catch mahi mahi. Instead, her family reeled in cocaine.
Plant City truck driver survives wrong-way crash on I-4 involving suspected drunk driver
Sarah Meredith is injured, but she also knows things could have been much worse.