New Dade City 911 center enhances emergency services across Pasco County

Pasco County is bolstering its emergency infrastructure with the opening of a brand-new 911 Communications Center in Dade City, a move officials say will improve response times and system reliability.

Ohio man gets 20.5 years in prison for I-75 DUI crash that killed 2 in Sarasota County: FHP

An Ohio man was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison after a deadly DUI crash on Interstate 75 that killed two people last December in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Former Congressman Bill Young’s son accused of giving teen alcohol, cigarettes and paying $300 for nude photo

The son of former Congressman Bill Young has been arrested after deputies said he made sexual comments toward a teenager, gave her cigarettes and alcohol and paid $300 for a naked photo.

16 accused child predators arrested in Osceola County Sheriff’s Office sting

16 people are now behind bars after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation headed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. 15 of which are accused of traveling to have sex with minors.

DeSantis signs death warrant for 1976 murder

As a stay remains in place for an execution that was scheduled for Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed the death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering his brother’s 13-year-old stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago.

1 hospitalized in Bartow shooting near courthouse: PCSO

One person was hospitalized when shots were fired near the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow on Wednesday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. 

Mangione trial pushed to October as judge delays proceedings

The decision follows a request from Mangione’s defense team to postpone the trial, which had previously been scheduled to begin Sept. 8.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 60 latest updates

April 1 marks two months since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her southern Arizona home.

109 spring breakers hauled off in one wild house party raid

Officers from three separate agencies reportedly arrested 109 individuals for alleged underage drinking at a house party in Alabama.

Tiger Woods 'stepping away' from golf to 'seek treatment' after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf "to seek treatment" following his DUI arrest this past Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida, following a rollover crash. 

Lakeland man accused of striking Polk deputy's car, leading chase claimed to be high on meth: PCSO

A 24-year-old Lakeland man is facing a long list of felony charges after Polk County deputies say he stole a backpack, rammed a patrol car, and led law enforcement on a high-speed chase while under the influence of methamphetamine.

Florida man accused of choking ex-girlfriend captured after jumping into ravine: PCSO

Florida deputies captured a domestic violence suspect after they said he took off into the night and ended up in a creek located at the bottom of a 20-foot drop-off. 

Pinellas Park man shot and killed after pointing shotgun at police during barricade standoff: PPPD

A man that reportedly pointed a shotgun at police was shot and killed by two officers Tuesday after a standoff that spanned several hours at a home on Briar Ridge Court, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.