8-year-old jet skiing alone in Big Pass stopped by Sarasota police, father faces misdemeanor charge
An 8-year-old boy operating a jet ski alone in Big Pass led marine patrol officers to issue a misdemeanor court summons to his father, authorities said.
An 8-year-old boy operating a jet ski alone in Big Pass led marine patrol officers to issue a misdemeanor court summons to his father, authorities said.
Clearwater psychiatrist accused of having images from documented Russian child pornography series
A Clearwater psychiatrist who owns the Advantage Mental Health Center was arrested after detectives accused him of possessing child pornography, officials announced Tuesday.
A Clearwater psychiatrist who owns the Advantage Mental Health Center was arrested after detectives accused him of possessing child pornography, officials announced Tuesday.
Airbnb guests visiting Polk County accused of stealing from Wawa: ‘Fooled around and found out’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a group of 15, including three juveniles, who were staying at a Davenport Airbnb came to the area ‘on vacation and will leave on probation’ after he says they stole items from a Davenport Wawa.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a group of 15, including three juveniles, who were staying at a Davenport Airbnb came to the area ‘on vacation and will leave on probation’ after he says they stole items from a Davenport Wawa.
Hillsborough County man accused of attacking store owner during $50K jewelry robbery at University Square Mall
A 28-year-old man was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say he posed as a customer before attacking a jewelry store owner during a robbery at University Square Mall, where he stole approximately $50,000 worth of merchandise.
A 28-year-old man was arrested after Hillsborough County deputies say he posed as a customer before attacking a jewelry store owner during a robbery at University Square Mall, where he stole approximately $50,000 worth of merchandise.
Video: Florida man drives tractor to retrieve pickup truck he crashed earlier in a ditch before DUI arrest
A Florida man was arrested for DUI after deputies say he was under the influence of alcohol when he drove a tractor to the location where he crashed a pickup truck earlier to try to tow it out of a ditch.
A Florida man was arrested for DUI after deputies say he was under the influence of alcohol when he drove a tractor to the location where he crashed a pickup truck earlier to try to tow it out of a ditch.
Argentine YouTubers arrested after allegedly bypassing security at World Cup game: cops
Two YouTubers from Argentina are facing felony charges after they were arrested at a World Cup match as authorities say they allegedly tried to bypass security using bogus credentials.
Two YouTubers from Argentina are facing felony charges after they were arrested at a World Cup match as authorities say they allegedly tried to bypass security using bogus credentials.
Florida child protection laws: New regulations target abuse, digital exploitation
Florida is updating multiple laws aimed at cracking down on child abuse and expanding digital exploitation penalties.
Florida is updating multiple laws aimed at cracking down on child abuse and expanding digital exploitation penalties.
Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after Tampa kidnapping, armed robbery arrest
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released from the team nearly a week after he turned himself in for his alleged role in a targeted Tampa kidnapping and armed robbery.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released from the team nearly a week after he turned himself in for his alleged role in a targeted Tampa kidnapping and armed robbery.
Florida man hiding from law enforcement following hit-and-run crash captured after calling Uber for ride: HCSO
A Hernando County hit-and-run suspect was captured on Friday after deputies say he called an Uber to help him escape from his hiding spot in the woods.
A Hernando County hit-and-run suspect was captured on Friday after deputies say he called an Uber to help him escape from his hiding spot in the woods.
Hillsborough County man accused of fatally shooting neighbor's dog after child bitten: HCSO
A Palm River-Clair Mel man is facing felony charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he went into a neighbor's home with a rifle and fatally shot their dog after an incident in which the animal bit a young child.
A Palm River-Clair Mel man is facing felony charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he went into a neighbor's home with a rifle and fatally shot their dog after an incident in which the animal bit a young child.
Execution window set for Pasco County killer who murdered ex-girlfriend’s parents 4 decades ago
An 80-year-old man faces execution next month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for a double murder committed four decades ago.
An 80-year-old man faces execution next month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for a double murder committed four decades ago.
11-year-old boy found safe after Florida Missing Child Alert issued in Cocoa
An 11-year-old boy has been found after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued early Monday morning for Sinsira Jackson, who was last seen in Cocoa.
An 11-year-old boy has been found after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued early Monday morning for Sinsira Jackson, who was last seen in Cocoa.
New Florida law restricts sexual predators from living near public pools
Starting July 1, convicted sexual predators and offenders are not allowed to live within 1,000 feet of a public pool.
Starting July 1, convicted sexual predators and offenders are not allowed to live within 1,000 feet of a public pool.
1 dead after officer-involved shooting in St. Pete: SPPD
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning on Pershing Street Northeast that resulted in the death of one person.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning on Pershing Street Northeast that resulted in the death of one person.
Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
Impaired driver arrested after running red light, slamming into cop car: FHP
A 27-year-old was arrested on Saturday after running a red light and colliding with a police car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 27-year-old was arrested on Saturday after running a red light and colliding with a police car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Death investigation underway in Wimauma: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in Wimauma.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in Wimauma.
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Friend remembers Bay Area woman stabbed to death in Hillsborough County
Friends are mourning the loss of a Tampa engineer after her boyfriend was arrested for stabbing her to death last Friday in Hillsborough County.
Friends are mourning the loss of a Tampa engineer after her boyfriend was arrested for stabbing her to death last Friday in Hillsborough County.
Parents charged with murder of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
Investigators say he was bedridden, neglected, and living in complete filth.
Investigators say he was bedridden, neglected, and living in complete filth.