'Marsy's Law' doesn't require law enforcement to withhold victims' names, Florida Supreme Court rules

A 2018 constitutional amendment designed to bolster victims’ rights “does not explicitly" shield the identities of police officers — or any other people — from disclosure, the Florida Supreme Court ruled in a major decision on Thursday.

Troopers rescue 'severely neglected' dogs from abandoned, stolen U-Haul

Troopers in Oregon spent their Thanksgiving rescuing 25 severely neglected dogs, including 15 found in a stolen U-Haul that had been abandoned for days.

Polk County substitute teacher arrested for sex offenses against 2 students: PCSO

A high school substitute teacher was arrested in Polk County for sex offenses against two of his female students, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Antique thief hides in St. Petersburg store, takes $18,000 worth of items: Police

Police are searching for a man described as having a "distinctive waddle" after he stole valuable items from Andrea and Friends Antique Mall, according to detectives.

2 suspects at large after robbing Bradenton smoke shop at gunpoint

The Bradenton Police Department is searching for two suspects after they robbed a Bradenton smoke shop at gunpoint Wednesday morning.

Robbery suspect arrested in deadly stabbing at Tampa construction site, found with victim’s belongings: HCSO

A suspect has been arrest after a construction supervisor was stabbed to death while on the job at a Tampa construction site on Saturday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. 

Young Thug, YSL RICO Trial Day 3 | Atlanta police gang detective takes stand

Testimony started Wednesday in the third day of the Young Thug trial. The prosecution brought in Detective Mark Belknap, who works in the Atlanta Police Department’s gang unit, as their first witness.

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years in prison for financial fraud crimes

Alex Murdaugh's sentencing came after several of his 18 victims let him know how much he harmed them. Murdaugh is already serving a life sentence without parole for the slayings of his wife and younger son, a conviction he is appealing.

Best Buy combating theft with higher staffing levels in stores

Best Buy CEO Corrie Barry acknowledged the nationwide problem but said the electronics retailer has not experienced the significant loss competitors have thanks to its strategy of higher staffing levels, security, and full-service check-outs.

Tampa Police search for porch pirates, warn of dangers

Detectives with the Tampa Police Department are searching for two suspects accused of stealing several packages from a home and are warning of the dangers of porch pirates this holiday season.

44 arrested in Thanksgiving DUI operation in Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced 44 people were arrested as a result of ‘Operation Get Stuffed,' a multi-agency initiative aimed at combating driving under the influence over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Pest, lawn service worker exposes himself to 76-year-old woman, arrested twice in 1 week: PCSO

A 27-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested twice for exposing himself to two different woman while he was at their homes to offer pest and lawn services, according to deputies.