At Parkland shooter's trial, grieving father erupts in anger on the stand: 'This is not normal'
"She was supposed to get married, and I was going to have my father-daughter dance. She would've had a beautiful family... All those plans came to an end with Alyssa's murder," the grieving father said through tears on the stand. "Alyssa will always be 14."
Kidnapped 12-year-old chews through restraints to escape; decomposing bodies found at captor's home
The girl reportedly was tied to bed posts inside the mobile home for more than a week and given alcohol to keep her in a drugged state.
Child safely located following Missing Child Alert
A six-year-old girl has been safely located following a statewide Missing Child Alert. No additional details were provided.
Watch: Suspects take off with $100,000 worth of high-end jewelry store merchandise
Hillsborough County investigators said they are searching for four suspects who stole $100,000 worth of high-end merchandise from a Citrus Park Town Center jewelry store.
Man arrest in connection to deadly shooting at Tampa apartment complex, deputies say
A suspect was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at a Tampa apartment complex in July, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
'Honor Killings' Trial: Sisters feared their dad would kill them days before their murders, prosecutors claim
Prosecutors described a father on trial for murdering his two teenage daughters as "controlling and possessive." Their former teacher says they told her they were running away and knew their dad would try to kill them.
12-year-old who murdered 13-year-old sentenced to supervised probation
On Tuesday, family members of King Douglas packed a Prince George’s County courtroom for the sentencing of the 14-year-old who shot their kin.
State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert in wake of Ayman al-Zawahiri's death
"U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance," the agency said on its website.
Woman accused of plotting Dover mother, ex-boyfriend's murders makes first court appearance
Tampa prosecutors say a woman plotted and executed the murder of a Dover mother and then tried to pin it on her ex-boyfriend, who she also had killed. She's now facing several charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.
Pinellas schools install ALERT system to decrease police response time in an emergency
Pinellas County schools already have mobile apps that act as panic buttons for school staff. now they're adding a new layer of protection to make sure officers can respond quickly.
Parkland shooter penalty trial: Jurors watch cellphone videos Nikolas Cruz made days before massacre
"Today is the day. Today it all begins. The day of my massacre shall begin," Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz can be heard saying in one video he made the week before the shooting that left 17 dead. In another, recorded just 3 days ahead of the massacre, he says, “You’re all going to die... Can’t wait.”
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Commission discusses Alyssa’s Law compliance among Florida school districts
Making Florida schools as safe as possible is a top priority in the state. With the new school year right around the corner, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission met Tuesday to give important updates on laws and measures in place to keep Florida students safe.
Who was Ayman al-Zawahri? What’s known about the slain al-Qaida leader
The FBI said Ayman al-Zawahri and Osama bin Laden coordinated the 9/11 attacks.
Woman arrested in connection with two deaths in Hillsborough County
A 20-year-old woman is behind bars for her alleged role in arranging two murders in Hillsborough County.
Suspect accused of impersonating cop in armed robbery ring faces state charges
One of the suspects in an armed robbery ring that stretched to four Florida counties is now facing state charges.
Gun-toting Capitol rioter Guy Reffitt gets 87 months in prison
A Texas man convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol with a holstered handgun, helmet, and body armor was sentenced on Monday to 87 months — more than seven years — in prison, the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.
Parkland shooter trial a rare, graphic look into one of the worst mass shootings in the U.S.
Few Americans outside law enforcement ever see the most graphic images from mass shootings because most of the killers die during or immediately after the attacks, so they never make it to court. That makes Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's trial unusual.
Missing Florida mom Erica Johnson disappears after boarding Cape Coral Greyhound bus bound for Tampa: Police
Police in Florida are looking for a young mom who had disappeared after allegedly boarding a Cape Coral Greyhound bus bound for Tampa carrying a travel pillow, bags and her pet bunny.
HCSO: Accused drunk driver runs red light, crashes into Hillsborough County deputy
A Hillsborough County deputy is recovering in the hospital after being hit by an accused drunk driver who ran a red light Sunday morning.
Man calls 911, confesses to killing Polk County family member, sheriff says
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic-related homicide in southeast Winter Haven.