Employee arrested on abuse charge after shoving non-verbal resident at Palm Harbor facility, deputies say
An employee at Orchid Cove in Palm Harbor is accused of shoving a non-verbal resident to the ground on Wednesday, deputies say.
FBI increases Ten Most Wanted Fugitives reward to boost efforts to catch criminals
Since the release of the Most Wanted list in 1950, the FBI has captured more than 400 fugitives, including over 150 caught with the help of tips from the public.
Ten-time convicted felon, notorious gang member arrested after HCSO undercover operation
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 10-time felon and two others in a month-long investigation targeting drug trafficking and reducing gang-related activity in the community.
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Polk couple arrested in ‘bone chilling’ child abuse case
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
Killer ice cream man sentenced to life in prison
Michael Keetley will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
‘We're not going to have it’: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on recent gun violence involving kids
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.
Accused drug dealer found guilty of manslaughter in overdose victim's death
The Tampa drug dealer accused of giving Joshua Sutphin the drugs that led to his deadly overdose was found guilty of a reduced charge of manslaughter.
Four arrested in human trafficking case involving teen girl, Pasco sheriff urges victims to come forward
Four men were arrested in a human trafficking case that involved a 16-year-old girl in Pasco County. Now, investigators with the Pasco Sheriff's Office said they believe there may be additional victims.
7-year-old charged with arson after setting parents' house on fire while they slept
The child is accused of intentionally setting the fire while the parents were asleep inside.
FWC: Venice man faces felony charges for destroying sea turtle nest
After nearly 10 months, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission says it has located and charged a man they say was caught on camera disturbing a sea turtle nest in Nokomis Beach State Park.
PCSO: Fort Meade man killed in head-on crash with semi-truck
A 55-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after crashing head-on into a semi-truck on Homeland Garfield Road.
Grandmother, 95, dies after police shock her with stun gun: 'Community is outraged'
The police officer who fired stun gun has been suspended from duty.
Man in cat pajamas arrested, accused of trying to murder his roommate, deputies say
A Florida man accused of stabbing his roommate in the neck at a northwest Gainesville home was arrested Tuesday afternoon by deputies.
Florida newborn baby found safe following Missing Child Alert
A one-month-old baby boy who was reported missing from Jacksonville early Thursday morning was safely located following a statewide Missing Child Alert. No additional details were provided.
Fate of accused deadly drug dealer sits in hands of Tampa jury
A Tampa jury is now deciding the fate of accused drug dealer Joseph Stillitano.
Street racing crashes kill 2 in Hillsborough County, troopers say
The Florida Highway Patrol said that two recent crashes were connected to street racing. Both crashes happened in Hillsborough County.
Alex Murdaugh indicted on 22 financial fraud charges
Murdaugh, a once prominent attorney serving a life sentence for killing his wife and younger son, is also awaiting trial on around 100 other state charges.
MCSO: Officers shoot at convicted felon in stolen vehicle accused of running over Manatee County deputy
A Manatee County deputy is recovering after investigators say he was run over by a convicted felon out on bond after authorities tried to pull him over for driving a stolen vehicle.
SPPD: 2 arrested for murder following fatal shooting at St. Pete apartments
Police have arrested two men in connection with a homicide at the Baypointe Preserve Apartments last Friday.