Parkland shooter's defense files motion to disqualify judge from trial after heated exchange in courtroom
Attorneys for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz have filed a motion demanding for the judge in his murder case to be disqualified, claiming he will not get a fair trial. The move comes after Judge Elizabeth Scherer berated the defense in court for abruptly resting their case despite only calling 25 of their 80 witnesses — calling it "the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case."
3-year-old missing boy from South Florida found safe
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a statewide alert for a missing 3-year-old boy – but they said he has since been found safe.
Man shot after walking into Pasco County woods, deputies say
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that claimed the life of an adult man Sunday morning.
Motorcyclist fighting for his life following hit-and-run crash in St. Pete
The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for a driver who hit a motorcyclist Saturday morning and fled the scene.
Third person arrested after woman’s body found in burning St. Pete dumpster
A third person accused of burning a woman in a St. Pete dumpster in August has been arrested.
25 years after Kentucky school shooting, a chance at parole
A quarter-century later, Michael Carneal is 39 with a parole hearing next week that comes at a very different time in American life — after Sandy Hook, after Uvalde.
Police searching for missing, endangered Tampa man
The Tampa Police Department is searching for a 27-year-old man with special needs who hasn’t been seen since 2 p.m. on Friday.
Driver shoots, kills University of Tampa student trying to get into wrong car, police say
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide after they say a current student at the University of Tampa was shot and killed as he tried to enter a man’s car early Saturday morning.
2 Highlands County kids safely located following Missing Child Alert
A 14-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl from Sebring have been safely located following a statewide Missing Child Alert.
Thief steals truck, spray paints it in failed attempt to conceal it: Bradenton police
Police say the man stole the red pickup truck from a hospital parking lot, then spray-painted it black, hoping no one would recognize the vehicle. It didn't work.
Music teacher arrested for sexual battery on 15-year-old student, detectives say
A music teacher was arrested for sexual battery on a 15-year-old student who was receiving guitar lessons from him, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Fire lieutenant, Lakeland Kona Ice owner, Moffitt cancer researcher arrested in Hillsborough child sex sting
A lieutenant with the Pinellas Park Fire Department, a Lakeland Kona Ice owner and a Moffitt Cancer Center researcher were all arrested during a child sex sting, deputies said.
Elderly couple forced into linen closet at gunpoint during home invasion caught on video: police
Authorities are searching for two men they say were caught on video forcing an elderly couple into a linen closet at gunpoint inside their own home during a robbery in Virginia.
'You freakin' stupid?' Bodycam shows arrest of Florida teen accused of shooting at woman during road rage fit
Bodycam video shows the arrest of an 18-year-old Florida man accused of shooting at woman's car seven times during a violent case of road rage.
Mother of abused boy rescued by Orlando restaurant manager sentenced to nearly a year in jail
Kristen Swann was arrested and charged with child neglect, aggravated child abuse, and failure to report child abuse.
'Heroes': Florida girls use toys, hair dryer to fight off man attacking their mother, police say
The twin girls are being called 'little heroes.'
Polk sheriff: Disney, Publix employees among those accused of wanting to 'sexually abuse, groom' kids
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Feds: Witness turns in gun thief after suspect shows him firearms stolen during break-ins
A suspect connected to break-ins at a Dearborn Heights pawn shop is in custody after he showed stolen weapons and bragged about appearing on the news - only to be turned in, according to a federal court filing.
Lake Wales police arrest tow truck driver for illegally towing vehicle, believe there may be more victims
Police in Lake Wales arrested a tow truck driver for stealing a disabled vehicle after they say he illegally towed the car, then tried to get the owner to pay hundreds of dollars to get it back. Now investigators believe there may be more victims out there.
Tampa police: 13-year-old arrested after setting classmate's clothes on fire
A Tampa teen is facing charges after purposely lighting his classmate's sweatshirt on fire at school, police said.