US missionaries killed in Haiti, ambushed by gangs

U.S. missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd were shot and killed by gangs in Haiti Thursday, along with the mission group’s Haitian director.

US drowning deaths on the rise after years in decline, CDC says

The U.S. has seen a rise in drowning deaths, particularly among young kids and older adults. Here's what experts say may have led to the increase.

Man holds mother hostage, shoots at deputies during 10-hour standoff in Riverview: HCSO

A man barricaded himself in an apartment where he was holding his mother hostage with a gun on Thursday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Friends, family of dad killed in North Marion Middle School parking lot heartbroken over death: 'This is hard'

Friends and family of the young father killed outside a middle school are reacting to his death. Joseph James Juarez Coles, known as Joey, was shot six times on Wednesday in the North Marion Middle School parking lot.

Spring Hill teen arrested for child porn, deputies say

According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, a 14-year-old Spring Hill boy was arrested for possessing child pornography on Wednesday.

Brian Battie returned fire in deadly Sarasota shootout that killed his brother: Affidavit

Brian Battie, a former USF football player who was critically injured in a Sarasota shootout that killed his brother, fired shots early Saturday morning, according to newly released documents. 

Nursing home employee accused of slapping patient on the face

A woman who worked at a St. Petersburg nursing and rehabilitation center is under arrest, accused of slapping a patient on the face.

Woman 5 times over legal limit, late for work kills mom of 3 in 'horrific' Winter Springs DUI crash: police

Late for work and allegedly driving nearly five times over the legal limit, a 25-year-old woman T-boned a vehicle, claiming the life of a wife and mother of three at a Winter Springs intersection.

Sarasota police works to reach youth following shooting that landed 2 teens behind bars

The investigation into the deadly Sarasota shooting that landed two teenagers behind bars is far from over. The SWAT team was out as the Sarasota Police Department served a search warrant just two blocks from where the teens are accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old man.