Florida woman helps identify father as murder victim, 37 years later
“I can’t even imagine wondering and worrying about a lost family member for even a day, let alone for 37 years. That wait is now over for Mr. Alt’s family,” Bucks County District Attorney Weintraub said in a statement.
Eagles' Josh Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges in Ohio
The charges against reserve guard Josh Sills are first-degree felonies.
Oregon man wanted for kidnap, torture dies of self-inflicted gunshot
Benjamin Obadiah Foster died at a hospital Tuesday night, hours after he was taken into custody in Oregon.
Accused gunman in 2019 Sebring bank shooting must inform court whether he'll use insanity defense
Four years after five people were gunned down at a bank in Sebring, the case still lingers in court. Wednesday is Zephen Xaver's last day to confirm whether his lawyers will attempt to use the insanity defense.
Criminal charges filed against Alec Baldwin, weapons technician in "Rust" shooting
A Santa Fe district attorney has filed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”
Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11
The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11.
Widow pleads for return of husband’s, mother’s stolen ashes in U-Haul theft
A Colorado widow and single mother said she had packed her U-Haul the day before relocating, but it was stolen overnight.
Mother found dead in New Tampa neighborhood next to SUV with her sleeping toddler inside, police say
The body of a mother was found along a New Tampa street while her toddler was fast asleep in her vehicle nearby. Officers said she didn't live in the neighborhood and are now trying to figure out what led up to the woman's death.
Police: 'Targeted' shooting claims young man's life in East Tampa
Tampa officers said a man in his 20s died at the hospital after what police said was a "targeted shooting" on 24th Avenue N Tuesday.
Florida lawmakers propose getting rid of unanimous jury recommendations for the death penalty
Florida lawmakers have filed a bill to get rid of a requirement that a jury must be unanimous in order for a convicted criminal to be sentenced to death. If passed, it would allow judges in the state to impose the death penalty if 8 out of 12 jurors agree. The issue has gained momentum after a South Florida jury sentenced Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz to life in prison because 3 of the jurors voted against the death penalty.
Cook County woman charged with stealing $1.5M in chicken wings from school district
Bond was set at $150,000 Thursday for a Dolton woman accused of stealing over $1.5 million of food - primarily chicken wings - while working as a consultant for a school district in south suburban Cook County, according to court documents.
Gabby Petito's family backs proposed 'lethality assessment' law in Utah to better screen for domestic violence
The Petito family is lobbying lawmakers for a bill that, if passed, would create what's called a "Lethality Assessment Protocol" to help screen for risks of domestic violence. It comes less than two years after officers in Moab, Utah decided to separate Gabby and Brian Laundrie for a night rather than issue a domestic violence citation or investigate further.
Iowa woman faked cancer diagnosis to rake in thousands in donations: police
Court documents said some photos of the 19-year-old's supposed treatment appear to have been taken at her apartment instead of a medical office.
Sarasota police search for two drivers responsible in two separate deadly hit-and-run crashes
The Sarasota Police Department is asking for help in finding the drivers responsible for two separate hit-and-run crashes on Friday night.
Tyre Nichols investigation: Additional firings include officers, EMS workers
Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.
14 arrested in connection to illegal street racing over Gasparilla weekend
The Tampa Police Department announced the arrests of at least 14 people over Gasparilla weekend in connection with a series of illegal street races and reckless driving maneuvers during which participants blocked major intersections at times.
10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
Accused Jan. 6 rioter from Polk County will act as own attorney, separated from co-defendants' case
Three Polk County residents charged together in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol won their request to sever their case from a fourth co-defendant who decided he will act as his own attorney at trial.
Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey sued for 'Wheel of Fugitive' defamation
A man has filed a defamation lawsuit against a Florida sheriff who posts weekly "Wheel of Fugitive" videos on social media, saying that he wasn't a fugitive when his name and image appeared several times in 2021 in the sheriff's posts inspired by the long-running TV game show "Wheel of Fortune."
Police: Man who lured 15-year-old girl away from Dallas Mavericks game arrested
Police have arrested the man accused of luring a 15-year-old girl away from a Dallas Mavericks game in April. The teen was ultimately trafficked to Oklahoma City and was forced into prostitution.