New Jersey man attempted to board plane with handguns, AR-15, Taser, fake US Marshal badge
The man tried to board a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on Dec. 30. Officials said he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a weapon in 2016.
70-year-old woman sustains fatal injuries in Moog Road crash
On Tuesday morning, a 70-year-old woman passed away after she was struck by a vehicle in a CVS Pharmacy parking lot in Holiday.
Jacksonville boy found safe following Florida Missing Child Alert
A Jacksonville 10-year-old was safely located on Tuesday following a statewide missing child alert.
Accused drunk driver runs over boyfriend, police say
A woman is facing DUI charges after police say she ran over her boyfriend early Tuesday morning.
'Stay at the scene': Florida averages 100,000 hit-and-run crashes per year, troopers say
In recent years Florida has averaged around 100,000 hit-and-run crashes per year, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In Hillsborough County alone, law enforcement agencies have been responding to around 300 hit-and-runs per month.
Seminole lawyer accused of stealing more than $840K from 16 personal injury victims, Pinellas sheriff says
A Seminole lawyer was arrested on multiple charges of money laundering and grand theft after stealing more than $840,000 from more than 15 personal injury victims, investigators say.
Citrus County man dubbed 'sedition panda' after arrest in connection to Capitol riots
The FBI has arrested a Citrus County man who wore a panda costume head while allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Manatee County deputy to honor young Polk County deputy killed in line of duty during Police Unity Tour
A young Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy killed by friendly fire back in October is being honored by a fellow deputy who he never met.
Pinellas Park man extorts 'pretty, popular girl' from school for nude pictures, police say
A Pinellas Park 19-year-old has been arrested for sexual extortion and child pornography after demanding nude photos from a victim and then threatening to post the photos online.
Two top members of Latin Kings arrested in Hillsborough County, sheriff says
Expensive cars, jewelry and guns were all part of daily life for two high-ranking Latin King gang members recently arrested during a three-month narcotics operation in Hillsborough County.
Vintage ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ car crashes in Missouri
The driver and the passenger were taken to a local hospital. Authorities said, perhaps to no one's surprise, that speed was a factor.
PCSO: Seminole firefighter seen speeding more than 100 mph arrested for DUI
Deputies with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Seminole firefighter who is accused of driving under the influence.
'Ice cream man murder case': Michael Keetley set to go to trial again for 2010 double murder
Jury selection begins Monday in the retrial of a former ice cream man charged with double murder.
Lakeland PD searching for driver of silver car who hit, killed woman Saturday
The Lakeland Police Department is looking for the driver who is responsible for hitting and killing a woman on WE 10th Street Saturday night.
Suspected DUI driver goes 13 miles before crashing into trooper, FHP says
Florida Highway Patrol arrested a wrong-way driver early Saturday morning.
Toddler tells deputies where to find fugitive hiding in home
"It is good to be honest. We shouldn’t lie," the toddler said.
Steven Lorenzo sentenced to death for murders of Jason Galehouse and Michael Waccholtz in 2003
The long wait for justice has finally ended in a case that has haunted Tampa’s gay community for 20 years. On Friday, Tampa Judge Christopher Sabella sentenced Steven Lorenzo to death for the torture and murders of Michael Waccholtz and Jason Galehouse.
'It's a miracle': Toddler recovering after wandering from Brooksville home, spending 24 hours outside
A toddler who wandered away from his Brooksville home on Thursday has been safely located approximately 24 hours after he disappeared.
'Absolute mayhem': Suspect dead after shootout in Poinciana, Polk County sheriff says
One man is dead, and two others were seriously injured in a shootout in Poinciana Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Grady Judd recounted the details of the "absolute mayhem" that happened on Sawfish Drive.
Two dozen arrested, several wanted in Polk County child sex predator sting
Two dozen arrests were made by law enforcement in Polk County during an investigation into adults targeting children for sex on social media and other online platforms. Two of the suspects are accused of sexually battering girls under 14 years old.