FBI’s Tampa bureau, TPD look to recruit more women with 30x30 initiative
Hundreds of law enforcement agencies are participating in a nationwide initiative, including several agencies in Tampa. More than 200 law enforcement agencies are participating in the years-long 30x30 Initiative.
OC family turns tables on thief by using AirTag to take back stolen e-bike
A family in Orange County was able to get their bike back thanks to the Apple AirTag.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay sees increasing number of sexual assault reports for those using social media apps
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is fielding a rising number of sexual assault reports after people use certain social media apps.
Grandmother sentenced for DUI crash that killed 10-month-old
Prosecutors say 10-month-old Harlem Mention never had a chance at life and her grandmother, Helen Mention, is to blame.
Bodycam video released: Suspect 'ambushed' Pinellas County deputies, sheriff says
Two Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies say they feel lucky to be alive after coming face-to-face with a suspected thief who opened fire. Three weeks after the shooting, which sent one of the deputies to the hospital, the sheriff's office has released body camera video of what happened.
Missing Florida children may be headed toward Lousiana
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for 12-year-old Jade Gregory and 14-year-old Khloe Larsen, who were last seen in Lake Butler.
Woman who made dozens of pipe bombs avoids prison in plea deal focused on mental health
When Michelle Kolts’ parents found homemade pipe bombs in her bedroom back in October 2019, they feared the worst.
Police: Man strips naked after leading chase with stolen school bus
Pennsylvania authorities said they also found a dead deer inside of the stolen school bus.
Footage shows F1 driver Charles Leclerc chasing after watch thieves in Italy
Four people have also been arrested in connection to the theft of Formula One star Charles Leclerc’s luxury watch, police said.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver who killed motorcyclist in Sarasota
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist.
3 Marines hailed as heroes after stopping potential stabbing, police say
The three Marines, whose identities were not revealed, were standing nearby when the incident unfolded.
Tampa PD offering Hyundai and Kia owners free steering wheel locks
The Tampa Police Department has partnered with Hyundai and Kia to fight vehicle thefts by offering free steering wheel locks to select vehicle owners.
DeSantis signs death warrant in Panhandle murder
In what could be Florida’s third execution in less than three months, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering a Bay County woman in 1986.
Carson Briere, son of Flyers' Danny Briere, kicked off Mercyhurst hockey team as he faces criminal charges
Briere appeared to push an unoccupied wheelchair down a staircase at a bar in Erie County, Pennsylvania, and because of that action, he’s facing charges of criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy to commit mischief and disorderly conduct.
Mexican police investigating after 3 'lifeless bodies' found on beach in Cancun
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.
Manatee County faith groups push for pre-arrest program
Those committing crimes in Manatee County will find themselves in jail.
Police: Woman nearly kidnapped while walking on Lido Beach, investigators search for suspect
Investigators are searching for a suspect who tried to kidnap a woman on Lido Beach in Sarasota on Sunday, police said.
St. Pete mother stabbed more than 100 times two days before toddler’s body found, court records show
Court records show a 20-year-old mother was stabbed more than 100 times last Wednesday in her St. Petersburg apartment.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses school administrators of gross negligence for allegedly ignoring multiple warnings on the day of the shooting that the boy had a gun and was in a “violent mood."
Person of interest located in connection to fatal Plant City shooting
Police in Plant City are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night.