Sarasota nurse's assistant sexually molested people living at assisted living facilities, police say
A certified nurse’s assistant sexually molested numerous victims at assisted living facilities who were unable to report the crimes, according to Sarasota police.
Pinellas County officials hold mass casualty exercise at middle and high school
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and agencies from across the county held an active assailant mass casualty exercise on Thursday at Seminole High School and Middle school.
Tampa woman stabbed in front of kids by man later killed in police shootout spotlights domestic violence
A Bay Area mother is recovering in the hospital after police said the father of her children stabbed her 13 times in front of their children.
Florida baby dies after being left in hot car by babysitter now charged with manslaughter, deputies say
A Florida babysitter has been arrested after deputies say she left a 10-month-old baby girl in a hot car where she died.
Convicted killer who beat Tampa grandmother to death with vacuum wants out of jail
A Tampa grandmother was brutally murdered seven years ago, and now, the man responsible is headed back to a Hillsborough County courtroom to fight for his freedom.
Tupac case: Las Vegas police took laptops, documents from home searched in rapper's 1996 killing
A home searched by Las Vegas police investigating the drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur in 1996 is tied to the uncle of a long-dead suspect in the killing.
Madalina Cojocari: Surveillance photos appeared to show missing North Carolina girl alive
A girl who appeared to be missing Madalina Cojocari was photographed next to a man who is possibly a relative.
Man fleeing from deputies jumps into Gulf to avoid arrest after critically stabbing, burning victim: HCSO
A man who is facing attempted first-degree murder charges is in custody at a Bay Area hospital after deputies say he stabbed another man and lit him on fire before jumping off the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Car theft is spiking across the country despite general dip in violent crime, report finds
Kias and Hyundais remain the easiest cars to steal, police say.
Former Dade City fire inspector stole appliances from Lowe's using fraudulent city card: Police
A former fire inspector for Dade City is facing felony charges after police say he opened a Lowe’s credit card in the city’s name without permission and used it to buy several appliances.
Woman murdered in ‘cold blood’ in front of Seffner home: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the person who killed a Seffner woman early Thursday morning.
Clearwater residents beg commissioners for help with house that's become 'safety hazard'
A group of Clearwater residents signed a petition, begging county commissioners to help them deal with a house on their block that they claim has become "a serious safety hazard."
1 killed, 2 injured in shooting a South Florida Walmart: Authorities
A shooting Wednesday afternoon at a South Florida Walmart killed one person and wounded another, authorities said, adding that several other people were injured in the commotion that followed.
Honduran migrant throws 1-year-old girl in the Rio Grande, authorities say
A Honduran migrant tossed his young daughter into the Rio Grande while trying to illegally cross the southern border from Mexico into Texas, authorities said.
Carlee Russell searched Amber Alerts, movie 'Taken' prior to disappearance, police say
Investigators say they have been "unable to verify most of Carlee’s initial statement."
Burger King employee allegedly served customers fries from the trash: police
Jaime Major, 39, is charged with malicious tampering of human food after allegedly serving fries to customers that came from the trash.
Florida man arrested for selling fentanyl pills disguised as ADHD medication: deputies
A Florida man was allegedly selling fentanyl pills disguised as ADHD medication, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Smoke and flames seen coming from Tampa mobile home, firefighters say
It took firefighters 30 minutes to contain a blaze coming from a mobile home in Tampa on Wednesday morning.
Sarasota police investigating 16 cases of stolen vehicles, auto burglaries
For over a week, Sarasota police have been investigating several cases of stolen or burglarized vehicles.
USF team partnering with Pasco County Corrections to offer rehabilitation services
A team of students and professors at USF are partnering with Pasco County Corrections to fill a need in the community.