Accused driver arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed St. Pete city employee, police say
The driver accused in a hit-and-run crash that left a St. Petersburg city employee dead over the weekend turned himself in Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Teenage migrant dies from epileptic seizure while US custody at Pinellas County shelter
A teenager in a Pinellas County federally-contracted migrant shelter died after having an epileptic seizure in his sleep, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri confirmed Wednesday.
Tampa man accused of stalking, attacking woman sentenced to life in prison
A trail of evidence led to the conviction of defendant Julio Martinez-Santana last December in the stalking and attack of a Tampa woman.
Suspect arrested for stealing 2 endangered tortoises from Florida zoo; 1 found dead in freezer: Police
A St. Petersburg man was arrested for stealing two endangered Galapagos Tortoises from a St. Augustine zoo last November, police said.
Mother's Day rescue: Officers save ducklings who fell through sewer grate
One Maine officer climbed into the sewer and several feet of water to save the ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
Walt Disney World fight video: Brawl at Magic Kingdom started over photo op disagreement
A day wasn't so magic for two families at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom after an apparent disagreement over a photo op led to punches and an all-out fight.
New Mexico gunman who killed 3, injured 6 shot randomly at cars, houses, police say
The police chief of Farmington, New Mexico, says it appears an 18-year-old man who shot and killed three people and wounded six others fired at random as he roamed the neighborhood.
Hillsborough street racing operation leads to multiple arrests, deputies say
Hillsborough County deputies and Tampa police came together for "Operation Flex," targeting those participating in illegal street racing on local roads.
Police: Baby found in Lakeland dumpster was stillborn, woman charged
Just last week, a baby was found dead inside a dumpster in Lakeland. Now, authorities say the baby was a stillborn, and never took a single breath.
Judge overlooks medical report for Mikese Morse, causes delay in treatment
Mikese Morse was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2018 after intentionally killing a Tampa bicyclist.
2 teens plead guilty in 2021 beating death of Spanish teacher in Iowa
Two Iowa teenagers pleaded guilty to murder after they attacked the 66-year-old teacher with a baseball bat in a park after a dispute over a bad grade in 2021.
St. Pete city employee killed in fatal hit-and-run; police searching for driver who fled
St. Petersburg police are searching for the hit-and-run driver who fled after colliding with a motorcyclist who passed away from his injuries. Police said the victim worked for the city.
Dade City woman found stabbed to death in mobile home
Pasco County deputies are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a Dade City mobile home on Sunday.
Police: Burglary suspect steals Winter Haven patrol car with K-9, crashes into vehicles
Winter Haven police say a homeless man burglarized an Amscot before stealing a police car – with a K-9 inside – and crashing into several vehicles.
Daniel Penny fundraiser gets millions of dollars after subway chokehold death
His lawyers launched it last week, explaining most proceeds will cover legal fees and any extra money will be donated to a mental health advocacy program in New York City.
Convicted felon charged after shooting Bradenton man armed with a machete in self-defense, police say
One man is dead and another is facing charges after police say a convicted felon shot a machete-wielding neighbor in Bradenton early Sunday morning.
North Port shooting that left one person injured under investigation
At around 10:30 on Sunday morning, North Port police responded to a shooting at Cincinnati Street and Boca Chica Avenue.
Sarasota authorities investigating shooting that left one dead on Fruitville Road
One man is dead following a shootout on Fruitville Rd on Saturday night.
Motorcyclist killed in St. Pete hit-and-run
At 3:30 on Saturday afternoon, a 58-year-old man was driving his motorcycle when he was hit by a white Jeep Grand Cherokee.
FHP: One killed in crash on US-19
One person was killed in a crash on US-19, north of Stahl Drive, on Saturday afternoon.