'Cold-hearted': Tampa police arrest suspect accused of shooting, killing victim's dog during robbery
Tampa police have arrested a suspect who they say shot and killed a victim's dog during an attempted armed robbery last week.
Former Haines City math teacher accused of sexually battering a student, police say
A former Haines City High School teacher has been arrested after police say he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 17-year-old female student at the school.
Man accused of trying to buy $23M worth of properties, luxury car with fake name, pledged $3M to foundation
A Sarasota man was arrested for using a false identity to try and buy two properties and a luxury car valued at more than $23 million, deputies said. He's also accused of pledging more than $3 million to former sportscaster Dick Vitale's foundation.
Police search for animatronic baby dinosaur stolen in New Port Richey
Authorities in Pasco County are on the hunt for the thief who stole an animatronic baby velociraptor worth thousands of dollars in New Port Richey. The owners warn that whoever took the life-sized dinosaur could face felony charges, and just want it returned.
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz formally sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz formally received a sentence of life without parole Wednesday after families of his 17 slain victims spent two days berating him as evil, a coward, a monster and a subhuman.
Iowa teenagers accused of killing Spanish teacher over bad grade
A possible motive in the case is revealed for the first time since the teenagers were arrested in 2021.
Florida man claims he was driving car with 2 missing tires because of a 'curse': 'That is paranormal activity'
The driver claimed someone put a curse on him and he was faced with only two choices: drive home without tires or set the car on fire
Sarasota man gave LSD to 11-year-old girl he met on Instagram, deputies say
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning for parents after an 11-year-old took LSD she allegedly got from a man she met on Instagram.
Kidnapped Florida boy found in Canada reunites with mom after 2 months apart
A 6-year-old Florida boy, who authorities said had been kidnapped by his father and taken to Canada, was finally reunited with his mother Tuesday night after more than two months apart.
David DePape, suspect in Pelosi attack, was on ‘suicide mission:’ DA says
David DePape allegedly told police he was on a “suicide mission” when he broke into the home of Nancy Pelosi.
Tampa police given $1 million in grants to help prevent violent crime
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department have been awarded grant funding through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The agencies said it will play a key role in preventing and reducing violent crime and improving overall community safety.
Suspect allegedly 'ran out of candy,' passed out gummy bears laced with drugs in suburban Chicago
Police in one Chicago suburb are warning families about yellow gummy bears in their kids' trick-or-treat bags possibly laced with drugs.
Parkland judge and defense shout during sentencing as victims' families unleash grief, anger on Nikolas Cruz
Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's sentencing hearing was filled with emotional, angry statements from the families of his victims, but then his defense attorneys objected to what they called "attacks" on the defense and their children. That's when the hearing erupted into a shouting match between the attorneys and the judge.
FBI reveals identity of ‘Lady of the Dunes,’ woman whose mutilated body was found on beach towel
Authorities said the woman’s head was nearly severed from her body, and her hands were missing and possibly removed by the murderer.
Lithia man accused of stabbing girlfriend gets first look at potential juror pool
The death penalty is an option if Matthew Terry is found guilty of killing Kay Baker, who was his girlfriend before she was stabbed to death back in May 2022.
Brainerd man killed daughter's boyfriend who he suspected was abusing her: charges
A Brainerd man is accused of fatally shooting his daughter's boyfriend, who he suspected was abusing her, criminal charges state.
Parkland shooter trial: $2.5M spent on housing Nikolas Cruz since 2018, sheriff's office says
Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz has been behind bars since February 14, 2018, the day he murdered 17 people. In the 4 and a half years since, the Broward Sheriff's Office says it has cost the agency over $2.5 million to house and supervise the confessed killer. Meanwhile, the state of Florida spent more than $2 million prosecuting Cruz.
Police: Missing 6-year-old Florida boy found safe in Canada 2 months later; Amber Alert canceled
A statewide Amber Alert has been canceled for a 6-year-old Florida boy, who has been found safe in Canada more than two months after he was reported missing from the Miami area.
Chicago sex offender molests multiple women while on bail: report
A registered sex offender is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in Chicago while on bail this year, according to a local report.
Delphi man charged in 2017 killings of 2 teen girls
Indiana State Police announced murder charges Monday morning in the 2017 slaying of two young girls in Delphi, Indiana.