Man who escaped custody in Tennessee caught in Pinellas County: FBI investigators

The man who federal investigators said escaped custody in Tennessee and was spotted a month later in Pinellas County was taken into custody Tuesday evening. 

Community helps Lakeland food pantry destroyed in fire ahead of Thanksgiving rush

It has been nearly a week since a man was arrested for setting a Lakeland food pantry on fire and causing the destruction of Thanksgiving meals for thousands of families.

Shooting in Beavercreek, Ohio that hurt 4 is second to occur at a Walmart in 24 hours

Police in Ohio say a gunman opened fire inside a Walmart in Ohio and wounded four people before killing himself -- the second shooting in 24 hours at a store operated by the retail giant.

Madalina Cojocari: Whereabouts of missing North Carolina girl still unknown one year later

November 21 marks the solemn one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from North Carolina. Despite exhaustive efforts by authorities, Madalina's whereabouts remain unknown, with her parents becoming central figures in the investigation.

Las Vegas teens charged with murder after classmate's deadly beating

Prosecutors in Las Vegas have formally charged four high school students as adults with second-degree murder in the beating of their schoolmate.

Armed burglary suspect shot to death by Pasco County resident: Deputies

Deputies in Pasco County are investigating after they say a Pasco County man shot and killed an armed burglar trying to break into his residence.  

3 teenage girls admit guilt, sentenced to 20 years for carjacking, dragging death of 73-year-old woman

Three teenage girls involved in the dragging death of a woman whose arm was severed during a carjacking in New Orleans last year pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and were sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group

Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors on 1st day of tax fraud trial

After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.

Hulk Hogan's son arrested for DUI in Clearwater: CPD

Hulk Hogan's son, Nicholas Bollea, was arrested by Clearwater Police early Saturday morning, according to officials.

Man hospitalized, Tampa police investigating shooting

A man was found on Saturday night with non-life threatening injuries after reports of a shooting, according to Tampa police.

Valrico man arrested for sexual battery: HCSO

A 34-year-old Valrico man was arrested for sexual battery on Thursday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

FHP: 17-year-old arrested for DUI manslaughter after hitting, killing 82-year-old Hernando man

A 17-year-old Inverness woman was arrested on Friday night after hitting an 82-year-old Hernando man who was involved in a different crash minutes earlier, according to officials.

Stacey Abrams brother-in-law’s bond set after human trafficking arrest in Tampa (update: charges were dropped)

Jimmie Gardner, motivational speaker and brother-in-law of former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, made his first appearance virtually in a Hillsborough County courtroom Saturday, one day after he was arrested on allegations of human trafficking. (Note: Gardner was not convicted of either charge. Both charges were dropped).