Shooting victim airlifted to the hospital in Tampa, police say
A female victim was shot multiple times on Verde Lane in Tampa Tuesday evening, according to police officers.
Swatting call leads to massive police response at Ford's Garage in Lakeland
More than a dozen Lakeland police officers swarmed Ford's Garage Monday afternoon after a caller told 911 that an active shooter was inside the restaurant. Officers said it ended up being a prank known as swatting.
Skeletal remains found near US 19 in Hudson, Pasco deputies say
Reports of skeletal remains prompted a large law enforcement response near the intersection of US 19 and Hudson Avenue in Pasco County Tuesday.
St. Pete police give free steering wheel locks for Kia, Hyundai owners after high number of car thefts
The St. Petersburg Police Department gave out free steering wheel locks to certain car owners as they continue to respond to a high number of Hyundai and Kia car thefts over the last few months. All were given away within a day.
US Marshals rescue 14 missing or endangered children across Louisiana
In one case, a 17-year-old male had been kidnapped from the New Orleans area and was being held for ransom, authorities said.
John Lennon's killer denied parole again, for 12th time
Mark David Chapman, the man who shot and killed John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment building in 1980, has been denied parole for a 12th time.
At least 12 new Ford Mustangs stolen from Flat Rock Assembly Plant
Police are searching for at least 12 suspects who stole a dozen Ford Mustangs from the Flat Rock Assembly Plant on Tuesday.
Rapper PnB Rock identified by TMZ as person killed in shooting at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in LA area
Rapper PnB Rock has reportedly died at the hospital after a shooting broke out at a Los Angeles staple.
Woman sues SFPD after rape kit DNA was used to ID her as suspect
A woman whose rape kit was used by San Francisco police to identify her as suspect in a crime filed a lawsuit against the city and its police department on Monday.
Britt Reid, former Chiefs assistant coach, pleads guilty in DWI crash
Investigators said Reid was intoxicated and driving about 84 mph.
DEP warns developer for 'aggressive and excessive' trimming of mangroves on Sarasota Bay
Off Longbar Pointe in Manatee County, the largest continuous track of mangrove growth stretches around Sarasota Bay, but a large portion of the protected tree species has been damaged by a developer and environmental organizations want them to be stopped.
Bradenton police chief exonerated of allegations of wrongdoing, city mayor says
The Bradenton police chief has been exonerated after an officer accused her of searching a home and someone inside without a search warrant, according to the city's mayor. Bradenton police and the chief were assisting with an arrest at a home in July.
DUI charge, improper timekeeping results in suspensions for 2 St. Pete officers
One officer was accused of DUI after a crash in Hillsborough County. The other was found to have overcharged the department for nearly 100 hours of work time through falsifying timecards.
California middle school student arrested for bringing fentanyl to school, causing employee to overdose
Police responded to the junior high after the school reported that a student was in possession of about 150 fentanyl pills disguised as Percocet.
Escaped felon found sleeping in stolen car at Florida rest area
Among his possessions was a "Grand Theft Auto" video game, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Mother questioned by police after 3 children die in apparent Coney Island drowning
The children, a 3-month-old baby, a 4-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy, were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Houston Texans honor Uvalde shooting victims, host HS team Sunday
The Houston Texans used their opener Sunday against Indianapolis to honor and remember the victims of the Uvalde Elementary school shooting.
Carrollwood Day School teacher accused of having sexual relations with a student
An English teacher at Carrollwood Day School is facing sexual misconduct charges after deputies say she engaged in sexual relations with a student in September.
Teen faces murder charges after opening fire on 2 sitting in car parked outside Bradenton motel
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say two people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday morning as they sat in a car outside a Bradenton motel.
Missing 72-year-old St. Pete man safely located
A St. Petersburg man who was reported missing on Sunday has been safely located.