Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years following conviction for trafficking heroin
Saridewi Djamani, 45, was sentenced to death for trafficking nearly 31 grams of pure heroin.
Florida teen, adult rescued from accused human trafficker they met online, sheriff says: 'Sick individual'
The Hernando County sheriff is urging parents to pay attention to what their children are doing online after he says a teen and a young adult were human trafficked by a man they met on an online dating app and recently rescued in Spring Hill.
Hernando County man doesn't make it far on stolen vessel, deputies say
A man tried to steal what deputies describe as a dredging barge from Roger's Park in Spring Hill on Wednesday.
Alabama parents arrested after abandoned child tests positive for cocaine: police
Alabama police found cocaine, Oxycontin and guns within the child's reach.
Bradenton boat burglar steals from vessels at marina, deputies say
The Bradenton Police Department is searching for a man they say is a boat burglar.
Accused armed carjacker shot by deputies in Dade City after taking a hostage: ‘No regard for human life'
A man accused of stealing a car and leading law enforcement officers on a chase through Hillsborough and Pasco Counties before carjacking another victim and holding them hostage has been critically injured after deputies say he pointed a gun at them and they opened fire.
Suitcase murder mystery: Florida police release sketches of woman found in 3 bags in water
Delray Beach Police have released an artist rendering of the woman whose remains were found in three suitcases in a body of water in South Florida.
Nephew accused of intentionally hitting, killing Tampa charity founder charged with murder
A heated argument between an uncle and nephew ended with one of them dead and the other charged with murder.
Search for missing Polk County woman intensifies as investigators focus on mobile home park
A family in Auburndale is facing their own nightmare as they search for a missing loved one.
Man arrested for shooting person in Gulfport liquor store parking lot, police say
A man was arrested Wednesday for shooting someone walking in the parking lot of a liquor store back in March, the Gulfport Police Department said.
Alabama police seeking two misdemeanor charges against Carlee Russell, prosecutor says
Charges that could be filed in Alabama against Carlee Russell carry a maximum one-year prison sentence.
Judge caught scrolling social media, searching for GIFs during murder trial
At one point, the judge can be seen searching for a GIF on her cell phone while presiding over a murder trial.
Florida requiring all state employees undergo cybersecurity training
Over the past few months, there have been several data breaches, including one at Hillsborough County, another at HCA Florida Hospital and most recently at John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
Mother of man killed during 2014 Tampa police raid settles lawsuit almost 10 years later
A settlement was reached after a man was killed during a Tampa police raid in 2014 that sparked criticism across the country.
Jennifer Odom’s killer caught 30 years after she was kidnapped, murdered walking home from school bus: HCSO
The man investigators say kidnapped and killed 12-year-old Jennifer Odom as she walked home after stepping off a Pasco County school bus in 1993 may be sentenced to death for the crime.
Florida girl, 11, arrested for fake 911 text that her friend was kidnapped: deputies
An 11-year-old girl from Florida was arrested for allegedly prank texting 911 to report a false kidnapping because she thought it “would be funny," according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Investigators search trailer that may be connected to Polk County woman’s disappearance
A Polk County family is hoping for answers in the search for their missing loved one.
Receptionist stole over $40K from patients at Florida doctor's office, police say
A Florida woman was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing over $44,000 from patients at the doctor's office she worked at as a receptionist, according to the Winter Springs Police Department.
‘We do want closure’: Family of twins who vanished 40 years ago hope car in Pinellas canal brings answers
The family of twin teenage girls who disappeared more than 40 years ago is hoping a discovery at the bottom of a Pinellas County canal brings them answers in their loved ones' case.
Hillsborough teen accused of killing man during drug buy ordered to give DNA sample for prosecutors
Omarion Wilson was 15 years old when he was charged with murder, after prosecutor say he gunned down a Tampa man last December.