Who killed Jabez Spann? Police still seeking answers in teen's disappearance, death 5 years later
Sarasota police are still trying to piece together what happened to a Sarasota teen who was found dead in 2019 after he was last seen alive at a Labor Day party two years earlier.
Who is Eliza Fletcher? Memphis teacher abducted during morning jog
Tennessee teacher Eliza Fletcher was abducted during her morning jog near the University of Memphis Friday.
Experts urge renters to make sure listings are legitimate as scams circulate
The internet offers endless places to search for listings in a renter's search for the right place. It's also a crucial time to make sure the process of inquiring about a home property is legitimate and not a scam, a Tampa real estate broker suggested.
Tampa man who claimed he wasn't driving during deadly crash sentenced to 20 years
A Florida man who claimed he wasn't actually driving when his car plowed into a mother of 5 and killed her has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Sheriff: Sarasota father, daughter share Snapchat video of them burning raccoon alive, get arrested
A video circulating social media of a raccoon being burned alive in a dumpster led to the arrests of a Sarasota father and daughter.
Tennessee woman abducted, forced into SUV while running in Memphis, police say
Anyone with information related to Eliza Fletcher's abduction is asked to call Memphis police at 901-528-CASH.
Florida man left dead animals at Parkland school shooting memorial, sheriff says
A Florida man has been charged with leaving dead animals on three separate occasions at a memorial for the 17 victims of the Parkland school massacre, officials said Friday.
Texas officials stop airplane human smuggling attempt, one migrant allegedly paid $11,000
Texas officials say 13 illegal immigrants were part of the human smuggling scheme.
Tampa father accused of shooting his children, killing 1, granted $2.5M bond
A Tampa father accused of shooting his two children, killing his 5-year-old and critically injuring his 8-year-old, has been granted bond in the amount of $2.5 million.
Bradenton man sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing Pinellas deputy in 2021
Deputy Michael Magli’s death was the first death in the line of duty for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Friday, the man deputies say is responsible for cutting his life short was sentenced to 35 years in prison after changing his plea to guilty.
Border officials in Texas make largest cocaine bust in 20 years inside baby wipe shipment
Approximately 1,935 packages of cocaine worth an estimated $11,818,400 seized near Laredo, Texas.
Florida teens destroy middle school, causing $100K in damages, deputies say
Three Florida teens are facing multiple felonies after reportedly causing nearly $100K in damages at a Putnam County middle school.
Hillsborough High student accused of bringing loaded gun on campus, Tampa police say
A Hillsborough High School student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun on campus Wednesday afternoon, Tampa police said.
Winter Haven police warn of chocolate bars laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms
Winter Haven police are warning parents of hallucinogenic mushrooms that come in the form of a chocolate bar. The police chief said 10 of the bars were found during a bust at a suspected meth den.
Missing Child Alert: Investigators search for 6-year-old boy last seen in Miami
A Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 6-year-old boy last seen on Southwest 184th Avenue in Miami four days ago, law enforcement officials said.
Pasco deputy arrested for stomping ex-girlfriend's cat to death, Tampa police say
A former Pasco Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested for stomping his ex-girlfriend's cat to death, the Tampa Police Department said.
Robbery of 84-year-old woman in Glendale by 'family of thieves' caught on camera
What looks like an innocent encounter between an elderly woman and another person actually turned out to be a robbery in broad daylight caught on camera.
Vegan Florida mother sentenced to life in prison for starving toddler to death
A Florida mother has been sentenced to life in prison after she was convicted of murder for starving her 18-month-old son to death by forcing him to eat a strict vegan diet of raw fruits, vegetables, and breast milk.
Detectives: Man admits to viewing child pornography during Pinellas County Sheriff’s pre-employment polygraph
A Palm Harbor man was arrested after admitting to viewing child pornography during a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office pre-employment polygraph, deputies said.
Law enforcement officials worry 'rainbow fentanyl' could be targeting children
A new kind of fentanyl is hitting the streets and law enforcement worry it may be targeting children. It's known as "rainbow fentanyl" and just days ago border agents in Arizona seized nearly 1 million fentanyl pills including thousands of "rainbow-colored tablets."