South Carolina man arrested after attempting to run over Citrus County deputies
On Friday afternoon, shortly before 2 p.m., Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies attempted a traffic stop on a black four-door sedan.
Bradenton police arrest 7th murder suspect in connection with January shooting
Bradenton police have arrested a seventh suspect in connection with a deadly shooting that took place at 10th Avenue W. in January.
Baby found dead several hours after overdosing on fentanyl, parents arrested: Deputies
A Sarasota couple was arrested after deputies said their 8-month-old baby was found dead after overdosing on fentanyl.
Ohio toddler dies after mom leaves child home alone for 10 days, police say
The mom allegedly left the toddler home alone while she went to Puerto Rico and Detroit, Michigan.
Jury begins deliberation in Enrico Adams murder trial
A Tampa jury is now trying to determine who caused the death of 17-month-old JaMarcus Howard nearly four years ago.
Lake Wales High School football coach arrested after pointing gun at another driver, deputies say
A Lake Wales High School football coach is facing several charges after police say he pulled a gun on another driver during a ‘road rage’ incident.
'Tranq' adds new suffering to opioid drug crisis, but is it driving up deaths?
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Tampa man charged with first-degree murder after shooting victim in Cheney Park, police say
Tampa Police arrested and charged a suspect on Thursday after a man was shot in Cheney Park on Tuesday night.
Operation ‘special toppings’ nabs 2 pizza parlor employees accused of using restaurant to make drug deals
A manager and assistant manager at Pizzano’s Pizza are accused of selling more than just pepperoni pie from the restaurant, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
'Rust' movie weapons handler charged with dumping drugs after Alec Baldwin shooting
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed is the sole remaining defendant in the 'Rust' movie case after prosecutors dropped an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin.
Tampa police trying to identify murder victim as they search for suspect
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after it says a man’s body was discovered Thursday night.
Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
DeSantis signs death warrant in 1988 'brutal and ruthless' murder of Florida woman
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a death warrant for an inmate who in 1988 raped, murdered and set on fire a woman in her Brevard County condominium — a crime that a circuit judge said was “committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification."
Teen taken to hospital after Sarasota shooting: Investigators
A teen was taken to the hospital after a shooting in Sarasota Thursday evening, police said.
‘Operation Hot Water’: Hillsborough County deputies bust 22 unlicensed contractors in undercover sting
Twenty-two unlicensed contractors found themselves in hot water following an undercover operation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Pregnant Ohio woman accidentally shot, killed by 2-year-old son
The 31-year-old victim told 911 operators she had been shot in the back, went into shock and couldn’t breathe.
Bradenton police arrest 6th murder suspect after 60 rounds fired in fatal shooting, 1 still at large
Six men have been arrested in connection with a deadly Bradenton shooting in January as police search for a seventh suspect.
FHP: Woman walks across US-19, hit and killed in Pasco County
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 58-year-old woman was killed in Holiday after walking in front of a car early Thursday morning.
Missing Titanic sub: Coast Guard calling in more ships after 'underwater noises' heard
Rescuers have rushed more ships and vessels to the area where a submersible disappeared on its way to the Titanic wreckage site.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office investigating officer-involved shooting
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon in the area of Park Road in Venice.