Convicted felon pleads guilty to multiple drug charges after 2022 arrest in Hernando: Officials

A convicted felon will spend years behind bars and was ordered to pay $100,000 in court fees and fines after pleading guilty to numerous drug-related charges on Wednesday, according to officials.

24 arrested in 'Operation Dirty Ink,' major drug operation in Pinellas County: PCSO

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office announced the dismantling of a significant drug trafficking operation that led to the arrest of 24 people and the seizure of drugs and money.

Man arrested for exposing himself to women at Bradenton nature trail: Deputies

A 38-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for exposing his private parts to random women who were walking along the nature trail at Heritage Harbour Lake, according to officials.

'Angry' Florida teacher elbows 12-year-old during basketball game, knocking out his tooth: police

A Florida teacher has found himself behind bars after allegedly throwing a basketball at a 12-year-old boy and elbowing him in the mouth, causing his tooth to be knocked out, according to police.

Joseph Emerson, off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, indicted for allegedly trying to shut down plane's engines

A grand jury indicted an off-duty pilot on dozens of counts on Tuesday after he allegedly tried turning off the engines midair on a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Wash. to San Francisco in October.

Arlington home explodes after hours-long standoff with suspect who had flare gun, firearm: police

Community members in an Arlington neighborhood were told to shelter in place Monday night after police say rounds were fired from a flare gun and a firearm inside of a home before it exploded. 

Homicide at Bradenton homeless camp under investigation: MCSO

A transient who deputies say they believe got into an argument with a man recently found dead and buried at a Bradenton homeless camp has been arrested on unrelated charges.

Investigators noticing increase in vehicle thefts in Manatee County

It's a crime of opportunity that can easily be prevented, but the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said they are noticing an uptick in vehicle thefts despite all the warnings. 

St. Pete detectives search for person of interest in $18k antique theft

Detectives with the St. Petersburg Police Department are searching for a person of interest who may know the man accused of stealing items from an antique store.

Inverness couple arrested, over 100 animals rescued after alleged animal abuse: CCSO

An Inverness couple was arrested and faces felony animal abuse charges after over 100 animals were rescued from their property, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.