Stats show crime is declining in big cities, despite public perception
President Donald Trump has hinted at deploying the National Guard to some major cities to manage crime in the areas, similar to his actions in Washington, D.C., But new data reflects a significant drop in crime in several cities so far in 2025.
Florida woman arrested for unlicensed dental work denied bond after latest arrest
A woman accused of practicing cosmetic dentistry without a license will stay in jail after a Tampa judge revoked her bond on Friday.
Florida extends execution record after man convicted of triple murder dies by lethal injection
A Florida man convicted of killing his girlfriend, her mother and a man he said owed him money more than 30 years ago was put to death on Thursday, extending the record number of executions carried out in the Sunshine State to 11 so far this year.
Church leaders arrested: Ministry watchdog says red flags surrounded pastor years before indictment
There are still so many questions about how the Kingdom of God Global Church operated for so long before two of its church leaders were arrested following multi-state FBI raids.
FAA targets 'laser strikes' towards aircrafts that could blind pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing efforts to reduce laser strikes on aircraft during August, designated as "Laser Enforcement Month."
Annunciation Church and School shooting: Everything we know so far
A shooting at the Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday left two children dead and 18 others injured. Here's everything we know so far.
Wanted: US offers $10M for son of 'El Chapo'
ICE is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of one of incarcerated Mexican Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s sons.
Church leader arrested in Tampa FBI raid appears in federal court, staying behind bars for now
One of two church leaders charged in a sweeping federal human trafficking and money laundering case appeared before a judge in Tampa on Thursday, but she’ll stay in jail for the time being.
Annunciation Church shooting: Who was Robin Westman?
A suspect armed with a rifle, shotgun and a pistol fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of school. Here's what we know about the suspect, Robin Westman.
Three dogs dumped behind Lutz gas station, reward offered for tips leading to suspect
Three dogs were found dumped in the woods behind a Lutz gas station, and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay is offering a $500 reward for tips that lead to an arrest.
'Sash & Sill' owner arrested, facing more than 20 new charges after customers left without money & windows
Arrest records show 47-year-old Todd Hoch, of Nokomis, was booked into the Sarasota County jail on Thursday afternoon.
Missing 12-year-old boy with autism killed by alligator in New Orleans: police
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
'Drunk' Florida man allegedly fired gunshots at 3 police officers to 'get their attention,' police say
A 20-year-old man is accused of firing his gun in the direction of three police officers who were eating dinner because he was “drunk" and wanted to “get their attention," according to the Winter Springs Police Department.
Florida man wakes woman up by mumbling next to her bed, deputies catch him sleeping in her car: WCSO
Deputies in the Florida Panhandle say a man's bizarre journey through a stranger's home, then to her car, ended with him catching a ride to jail.
Online group responsible for hoax active shooter calls at US universities: report
An online group called Purgatory has claimed responsibility for the hoax alerts, according to a report by Wired.
Deadly Pinellas County boat crash spurs safety warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend
A 56-year-old man was killed Thursday when his boat crashed into a small island near Bay Pines Bridge and War Veterans Park in Pinellas County.
Florida man wearing Batman pajamas catches burglar, leading to arrest: Police
It was a scene straight out of Gotham City in a Southwest Florida neighborhood, where police say a man went outside in Batman pajamas and held down a burglar until officers could arrest him.
3 arrested after large amounts of drugs, cash found at Tampa home: Police
Three people face serious charges after Tampa police say they found thousands of grams of drugs, along with cash, skimming devices and multiple guns, while executing a search warrant.
18-year-old interning at Tampa summer camp accused of molesting camper
An 18-year-old who was interning at a Tampa summer camp was arrested for molesting a camper, according to officers.
Annunciation Church shooting: 2 children killed, 18 others hurt
Two children were killed and 18 other people were injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. The suspect, who fired from outside through the church windows as children worshiped, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.