Florida is a hot spot for fentanyl trafficking, authorities say

A major fentanyl bust in Polk County led to more than 60 arrests, but the problem with opioids spans much further than one county.

Armed teen tries to kidnap woman at Riverview Home Depot with saw blade: HCSO

A woman escaped from an accused attempted armed kidnapper while shopping at a Riverview Home Depot on Friday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. 

Trashed Winn-Dixie tuna receipt leads to illegal dumpers' arrest in Florida, deputies say

A trio accused of illegally dumping trash were caught by deputies and arrested after a receipt for tuna was found buried in 860 pounds of waste in the middle of the road, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Woman accused of stealing more than $100K from employer to fund 'lavish lifestyle'

A woman is facing felony charges after an investigation showed she stole more than $100,000 while handling payroll for her employer, according to Pinellas Park police.

2 women accused of traveling to Florida, stealing $6,000 worth of merchandise

Two women were arrested in Port Charlotte for their alleged involvement in multiple organized shoplifting thefts throughout Florida, deputies said.

Video: Florida woman scales apartment complex while trying to escape from deputies

A Hillsborough County woman’s daring attempt to avoid arrest led the sheriff’s office to put out a public service announcement warning people not to scale apartments to get away from authorities.

Home Depot employee accused of secretly recording nude teen in bathroom also filmed women in store: PCSO

A Home Depot employee is facing video voyeurism charges after deputies say he secretly recorded a nude teenager inside a bathroom at his home and filmed women at the store where he works.

Suspect armed with knives killed in officer-involved shooting in Wauchula: HCSO

A suspect armed with two knives was shot and killed by deputies responding to a mobile home in Wauchula to serve a warrant on Wednesday night, authorities said.

St. Pete man accused of luring underage girls using drugs, alcohol

Two men in St. Petersburg are accused of luring underage girls who had run away from home to their apartment using drugs and alcohol. 

Man accused of shooting NYPD officers charged, claims guns are being smuggled into NYC migrant shelters

Bernardo Raul Castro-Mata, the Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting 2 NYPD officers is facing attempted murder charges, and claims that the gang Tren de Aragua is smuggling guns into NYC shelters.

Sebring bank shooting: Jurors recommend death penalty for gunman Zephen Xaver

After deliberating for about three hours, jurors in the Sebring bank shooter’s sentencing trial voted 9-3 to recommend the death penalty for gunman Zephen Xaver.