High-speed chase in Lakeland ends after driver’s car flipped over: FHP

A 34-year-old Lakeland man was arrested after leading a trooper on a high-speed chase early on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Bay Area law enforcement seeing 'frustrating' uptick in fentanyl-related arrests

Tampa Bay area law enforcement took a large amount of fentanyl off our streets this week, from a history-making bust in Polk County to fentanyl seized from a hit-and-run driver.

Florida priest accused of sexual abuse faces charges in Iowa: ‘He was supposed to be a man of God’

A Florida priest who has been charged with sexually abusing four former altar boys in Iowa in the 1980s is facing similar accusations by a student who used to attend a Port Charlotte Catholic School. 

Spring Hill man arrested, accused of pointing laser beam at pilots

A Spring Hill man is facing charges after admitting to authorities that he pointed a laser at a sheriff's office aircraft.

Lakeland woman targeted by two scammers loses $400K: Grady Judd

A Lakeland woman is now without more than $400,000 after she was targeted by two scammers. It all started when two men called her, saying she had won the "Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes."

Cuban man accused of voting illegally in Florida

He's accused of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen on voter registration applications and voting illegally in two local elections.

Largest meth bust in Orlando history lands Florida man behind bars

The largest meth bust in Orlando history has resulted in the seizure of 150 pounds of meth, thousands of pressed pills, cocaine, guns, and $700,000, the Middle District of Florida State Attorney's Office announced in a Friday press conference.

Manatee County deputy arrested for domestic battery

A deputy with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office was arrested on Thursday night for domestic battery and has resigned, according to authorities.

Temple Terrace man armed with a gun arrested after 2 hit-and-run crashes, fentanyl seized: Troopers

A Temple Terrace man investigators said was armed with a gun was arrested after two hit-and-run crashes. The Florida Highway Patrol also said he was found with multiple drugs, including enough fentanyl to kill more than 30,000 people. 

High-speed pursuit ends with violent struggle, arrest in Pasco County: FHP

A man is facing several charges after a high-speed pursuit in Pasco County ended with a violent struggle on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Wrong-way detection technology aims to make Tampa Bay area highways safer

The Florida Highway Patrol said 27-year-old Cynthia Serrano Roncal’s blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit as she drove the wrong way on I-275 early Tuesday morning.

Tampa man accused of pointing laser light at flights landing at TPA

A Tampa man has been arrested after police say he put pilots and passengers in danger at TPA by pointing lasers at incoming flights.