Separate drive-by shootings just minutes apart in Lake Wales leave 3 injured; deputies search for suspects
Deputies in Polk County are searching for suspects who unleashed a hail of gunfire on two homes in Lake Wales early Monday morning. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says the drive-by shootings might involve rival gangs, but the victims were teens or children.
Violent crime fell in Tampa in 2022, police say
Tampa police and the US attorney’s office are highlighting their efforts to stop violent crime.
Man fired from Zulily after stealing money using 'Office Space' inspired theme
The former software engineer allegedly stole more than $300,000 from the online retailer and moved customers shipping fees to his account.
Accused armed robber flips on co-defendant, set to be state’s star witness at upcoming trial
A five-year-old Tampa robbery case took a surprising turn on Wednesday as a defendant pleaded guilty to numerous charges in exchange for ratting out his co-defendant.
Suspected California arsonists set themselves on fire while attacking business, video shows
The suspected arsonist who started the blaze is seen running away with flames trailing up their leg, while the other repeatedly slips trying to flee the fire.
Fake teenage doctor, now 25, known as Dr. Love heading to prison for new scam
Malachi Love-Robinson was 18 in 2016 when he impersonated a doctor to steal $50,000 combined from a patient and a doctor.
16-year-old from Lake County found safe after statewide Missing Child Alert
A statewide Missing Child Alert issued for a 16-year-od boy has been canceled after two days. The teen last seen in Lake County has been found safe, according to law enforcement.
Tesla driver intentionally drove over cliff with family in car, investigators say
A 41-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and child abuse after investigators found he intentionally drove his Tesla over a cliff near Devil's Slide with his wife and two children inside.
Suspect in Idaho murders waives right to fight extradition
A criminology graduate student accused of the November slayings of four University of Idaho students agreed Tuesday to be extradited from Pennsylvania, where he was arrested last week, to face charges in Idaho.
Tampa police monitor Curtis Hixon Park after 16-year-old was shot near Winter Village over the weekend
The Tampa Police Department is keeping a close watch on Curtis Hixon Park after a 16-year-old was shot Sunday night near the Winter Village, a police spokesperson said Tuesday.
Polk suspects called 911 to ask deputies for help moving items from home they were burglarizing, officials say
Two people in Poinciana were arrested after one of them made a 911 call to get help with moving their belongings from a home they were burglarizing, according to the sheriff's office.
Pennsylvania police chief killed in shooting, suspected gunman killed
A Pennsylvania police chief was shot and killed Monday and the suspected gunman was killed, sources told Fox News Digital.
Woman convicted of killing her 'mouthy' children pleads for proper mental health treatment or release
The Tampa woman convicted of killing her two teen children is pleading with a judge to look into the "life-altering" discontinuation of her mental health medications.
Transgender woman's scheduled execution would be 1st in US history
Unless Missouri Gov. Mike Parson grants clemency, Amber McLaughlin will become the first openly transgender woman executed in the U.S.
HCSO: 1 arrested for stabbing man to death with broken beer bottle at Tampa New Year’s Eve party
A North Carolina man is facing second-degree murder charges after a New Year’s Eve party in Tampa turned deadly.
Mexican authorities find 4 human skulls in package bound for US
The package originated from one of Mexico's most violent states.
2 dead, 4 injured in Florida New Year’s Day shooting
The Ocala Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two dead and four others injured on New Year’s Day.
Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase deny benefiting from Epstein's sex trafficking
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein claim banks knowingly benefited from his sex trafficking, earning millions of dollars from the financier.
Deputies searching for woman accused of shooting, injuring 1 at Land O’Lakes bar
An early morning shooting at a Land O’Lakes bar left one man injured and deputies searching for a female suspect.
Idaho murders: Slain student's dad says alleged killer's arrest is 'first sense of joy' in weeks
The alleged killer, Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was taken into police custody in Pennsylvania.