Push at TGH to recognize signs of human trafficking

State and county officials are marking "Human Trafficking Awareness Day" by urging medical staff to be trained to look for the signs of trafficking, given that nearly nine in 10 victims eventually seek medical treatment.

16-year-old seriously injured in hit-and-run in New Port Richey

A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in New Port Richey on Wednesday night, according to police.

1 of 5 men accused of shooting, killing 4-year-old in Tampa denied bond

One of five men accused of killing a 4-year-old child while she was sitting in the back seat of a car two years ago wants out of jail. 

71-year-old woman and dog saved from overturned vehicle hanging on cliff

In a daring rescue operation on January 5, Maui firefighters responded to a call along the Kahekili Highway in Hawaii, where a 71-year-old woman and her dog were trapped in an overturned vehicle hanging precariously on a cliff.

Frostproof JV basketball coach accused of inappropriate relationship threatened ‘to kill’ student: PCSO

A JV basketball coach at Frostproof Middle-Senior High School is facing four felony charges after deputies say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student at the school and threatened her life. 

Jeffrey Epstein documents: Final files reveal trafficking allegations against prominent figures

The final set of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents in a 2015 lawsuit between accuser Virginia Giuffre and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell revealed the plaintiff had accused prominent men of sex trafficking her in a 2016 deposition.

Tupac murder: Ex-gang leader charged in killing allowed $750K bail and house arrest

Duane “Keffe D" Davis’ lawyers argue that he is in danger from witnesses and needs medical care after battling cancer that he hasn’t gotten in jail. Prosecutors argued that Davis has never left gang life, is a danger to the community and is a threat to witnesses.

Brooksville man arrested, charged with possession of child pornography

A Brooksville man was arrested on Monday after Hernando County detectives found child pornography on his social media account, according to authorities.

2 major airlines find loose parts on some grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets

The findings are putting more pressure on Boeing to address safety concerns, with the aircraft maker calling an online meeting for all employees Tuesday to talk about safety.

Sheriff Grady Judd: 11 arrested, kilos of cocaine, fentanyl seized during multi-agency investigation

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a multi-agency investigation led to the arrests of 11 people and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill more than 1.7 million people. 

Polk County siblings among 3 arrested for Capitol Riot on third anniversary

Two Polk County siblings arrested for their role in the violent riots at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, faced a federal judge on Monday.