Ashley Benefield trial: Prosecution rests in ex-ballerina murder case
Text messages between Doug and Ashley Benefield took center stage on Thursday as the prosecution wrapped up its case in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.
Text messages between Doug and Ashley Benefield took center stage on Thursday as the prosecution wrapped up its case in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial.
Teen shot in St. Pete, taken to hospital with critical injuries
A 14-year-old boy is in the hospital after being shot in St. Petersburg, police confirmed Thursday afternoon.
A 14-year-old boy is in the hospital after being shot in St. Petersburg, police confirmed Thursday afternoon.
Woman killed in South Tampa shooting, police investigating
A woman is dead after being found shot in Tampa on Thursday, according to investigators.
A woman is dead after being found shot in Tampa on Thursday, according to investigators.
Police arrest Tampa murder suspect
Tampa police have arrested a suspect they say shot and killed a man in Tampa on Monday.
Tampa police have arrested a suspect they say shot and killed a man in Tampa on Monday.
Rapper busted for speeding more than 85 mph in Polk County had drugs, bible in car: FHP
A Polk County rapper headed back to jail after troopers say they found drugs in his car when he was pulled over for speeding.
A Polk County rapper headed back to jail after troopers say they found drugs in his car when he was pulled over for speeding.
Suspected drunk driver charged in Davenport crash that killed mother, injured her 2 children
A suspected drunk driver was charged with vehicular homicide in connection to a Davenport crash that killed a mother and injured her two children last Friday.
A suspected drunk driver was charged with vehicular homicide in connection to a Davenport crash that killed a mother and injured her two children last Friday.
DoorDash driver among 8 arrested in Hernando County human trafficking bust: 'They're monsters'
A human trafficking bust in Hernando County has led to several arrests, according to the sheriff’s office.
A human trafficking bust in Hernando County has led to several arrests, according to the sheriff’s office.
Tampa man granted bond after allegedly ramming Hillsborough deputy to evade traffic stop
A Tampa man accused of ramming a Hillsborough County deputy with his car to evade a traffic stop was granted bond on Thursday but with some stipulations.
A Tampa man accused of ramming a Hillsborough County deputy with his car to evade a traffic stop was granted bond on Thursday but with some stipulations.
Mother tells reporter why she killed son after 4-year-old's body found in lake
After a 4-year-old was found dead at an interstate welcome center and his brother found crawling in a ditch nearby, their mother told reporters why she did it.
After a 4-year-old was found dead at an interstate welcome center and his brother found crawling in a ditch nearby, their mother told reporters why she did it.
Nebraska man accused of stealing fuel from Tampa gas station, striking intervening deputy's car
A Nebraska man faces a plethora of charges after authorities say he was caught stealing fuel from a Tampa gas station and then struck a deputy's car as he attempted to intervene.
A Nebraska man faces a plethora of charges after authorities say he was caught stealing fuel from a Tampa gas station and then struck a deputy's car as he attempted to intervene.
This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.
Florida man accused of stealing from Dallas funeral home may be serial criminal, Georgia police say
Police in Georgia are looking for a Florida man they believe stole medical stretchers from multiple funeral homes.
Police in Georgia are looking for a Florida man they believe stole medical stretchers from multiple funeral homes.
Horse meat trade: Activists call for arrests after former racehorse slaughtered at Brooksville unlicensed farm
Animal Rights Activists are calling on the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to shut down a farm in Brooksville seen selling horsemeat on camera.
Animal Rights Activists are calling on the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to shut down a farm in Brooksville seen selling horsemeat on camera.
Attorney John Trevena speaks after hit-and-run crash left him seriously hurt
He's used to defending accused criminals, but attorney John Trevena and his wife have found themselves to be victims in a serious hit-and-run crash. It happened on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County. FHP troopers are searching for the driver.
He's used to defending accused criminals, but attorney John Trevena and his wife have found themselves to be victims in a serious hit-and-run crash. It happened on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County. FHP troopers are searching for the driver.
Tampa teen convicted of attempted murder, faces decades in prison for game room shooting
A teenager has been found guilty of attempted second-degree murder in a shooting inside a game room at a Tampa apartment complex.
A teenager has been found guilty of attempted second-degree murder in a shooting inside a game room at a Tampa apartment complex.
Ashley Benefield murder trial continues as witnesses dive into her relationship with husband
What appeared from the outside as a loving and new relationship quickly crumbled between Doug and Ashley Benefield. The former ballerina and retired Naval officer's story would end with one behind bars, and the other dead.
What appeared from the outside as a loving and new relationship quickly crumbled between Doug and Ashley Benefield. The former ballerina and retired Naval officer's story would end with one behind bars, and the other dead.
Bradenton salon owner adds domestic violence awareness to summer camp for teens after deadly shooting spree
A recent deadly shooting spree in Bradenton inspired a salon owner who hosts a summer camp for teens to incorporate domestic violence awareness into her program.
A recent deadly shooting spree in Bradenton inspired a salon owner who hosts a summer camp for teens to incorporate domestic violence awareness into her program.
Tupac murder suspect rails at prosecutors in courtroom outburst
Duane “Keffe D" Davis, an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader, was arrested for Tupac's murder in September and has been jailed ever since.
Duane “Keffe D" Davis, an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader, was arrested for Tupac's murder in September and has been jailed ever since.
Several arrested as Pinellas deputies seize drugs, guns, money from drug operation and a dog-fighting ring
An ongoing narcotics operation and a dog-fighting ring has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, money, and dogs in Pinellas County.
An ongoing narcotics operation and a dog-fighting ring has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, money, and dogs in Pinellas County.
Couple sailing across Atlantic found dead on remote Nova Scotia island
A Canadian couple, James Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood, who set out to sail across the Atlantic, were found dead on Sable Island in Nova Scotia.
A Canadian couple, James Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood, who set out to sail across the Atlantic, were found dead on Sable Island in Nova Scotia.