Newest Pinellas Park K9 trained to track down hidden electronics used in crimes

The Pinellas Park Police Department has a new member on its force. The department’s newest K9 has a particular set of skills that just one other police K9 in the Tampa Bay area has.

Florida beef thief busted following ‘steak’ out at Costco, Sam's Club

A Florida man knew the answer to the famous question, ‘Where’s the beef?’ The correct response was in his shirt, along with fake membership cards and drugs.

Trump assassination attempt: Sen. Cornyn calls for Secret Service director to resign

U.S. Sen John Cornyn posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the attempted assassination was a “total failure by the Secret Service to execute their core mission.”

Friend remembers security guard who died after Tampa bar fight: ‘He always had a smile’

A bar fight turned deadly in Tampa earlier this month when patrons at Tally Ho Lounge and Grille got into a physical altercation – and a security guard intervened. Now, a Tampa man has been arrested for the bouncer’s death. 

Metal rod-wielding man shot by deputies at Orlando gas station after 'confusing' crash: sheriff

A man wielding a metal rod was shot by deputies during an incident involving two traffic crashes, an attempted carjacking and a random battery at an Orlando gas station on Tuesday afternoon, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.

Lakeland man recently released from jail accused of cutting power, breaking into businesses

A 24-year-old Lakeland man released from jail less than a month ago is back behind bars at the Polk County Jail. He's accused of cutting the power to a shopping plaza to break into businesses.