61,000 gun safes recalled after report of 12-year-old boy's shooting death
The biometric gun safes “can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death," the CPSC said. They were sold nationwide with several different brand names.
The biometric gun safes “can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death," the CPSC said. They were sold nationwide with several different brand names.
Escaped inmate with Pasco ties captured after several days on the run in Florida
An escaped inmate with ties to Pasco County has been captured. According to the Franklin County sheriff, 37-year-old Robert Rutherford was found hiding in a home in Apalachicola Thursday evening.
An escaped inmate with ties to Pasco County has been captured. According to the Franklin County sheriff, 37-year-old Robert Rutherford was found hiding in a home in Apalachicola Thursday evening.
Suspect in custody after robbing Bradenton bank, fleeing on foot: Police
A man accused of robbing a bank in Bradenton Thursday morning is in custody, according to police.
A man accused of robbing a bank in Bradenton Thursday morning is in custody, according to police.
Hillsborough man sentenced in 15-year-old’s murder after trying to have key witness killed
A Tampa teenager who was barely old enough to drive when he was charged with murder two years ago headed back to court for sentencing.
A Tampa teenager who was barely old enough to drive when he was charged with murder two years ago headed back to court for sentencing.
2 teens arrested in St. Pete for 'threatening' social media post near Pinellas County Sheriff's Office vehicle
Two teenagers were arrested on Thursday after police became aware of a social media post showing a threatening message involving the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Two teenagers were arrested on Thursday after police became aware of a social media post showing a threatening message involving the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Colorado 'blood brothers' threw rocks at moving cars for 2 months before killing woman: investigator
Three teenagers accused of throwing rocks at cars in April, killing a 20-year-old woman, allegedly launched rocks at cars for two months prior to the fatality.
Three teenagers accused of throwing rocks at cars in April, killing a 20-year-old woman, allegedly launched rocks at cars for two months prior to the fatality.
Clearwater police officer fired after sexual battery arrest
The Clearwater Police Department announced an officer who was arrested on Tuesday for sexual battery has been fired.
The Clearwater Police Department announced an officer who was arrested on Tuesday for sexual battery has been fired.
Vet hospital shooting: Former employee took responsibility in social media post prior to murder-suicide
Sarasota County investigators identified the woman they said walked into a veterinary hospital and fatally shot another woman and then took her own life.
Sarasota County investigators identified the woman they said walked into a veterinary hospital and fatally shot another woman and then took her own life.
Suspect charged with murdering Tupac Shakur has arraignment delayed until November
A judge reset Duane “Keffe D" Davis' arraignment for Nov. 2. Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Shakur and wounded rap music mogul Marion “Suge" Knight.
A judge reset Duane “Keffe D" Davis' arraignment for Nov. 2. Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Shakur and wounded rap music mogul Marion “Suge" Knight.
Dramatic video shows carnival worker clinging to ride to protect child after mishap
A carnival worker in Texas has been hailed a hero after a terrifying ride mishap.
A carnival worker in Texas has been hailed a hero after a terrifying ride mishap.
Laptop returned to pawn shop leads Pinellas County detectives to child porn suspect: PCSO
A Pinellas County man has been arrested for child porn after images were found on a laptop that had been returned to a pawn shop.
A Pinellas County man has been arrested for child porn after images were found on a laptop that had been returned to a pawn shop.
Suspected DUI driver located by Hernando County K9 after fleeing scene of fatal crash: FHP
A K9 with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office led deputies to a man accused of fleeing the scene of a deadly DUI crash.
A K9 with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office led deputies to a man accused of fleeing the scene of a deadly DUI crash.
John Stamos says he was sexually abused as a child by a babysitter
"I shouldn't have had to deal with those feelings," the “Full House" actor said of the alleged sexual abuse involving a former babysitter.
"I shouldn't have had to deal with those feelings," the “Full House" actor said of the alleged sexual abuse involving a former babysitter.
Man arrested for faking heart attack 20 times at restaurants to avoid paying bill, reports say
Most recently, the man tried the ruse after ordering a seafood paella and two whiskeys at a restaurant in Spain, according to local news outlets, citing police.
Most recently, the man tried the ruse after ordering a seafood paella and two whiskeys at a restaurant in Spain, according to local news outlets, citing police.
Missing in Florida Day pairs USF researchers with law enforcement to crack state's cold cases
University of South Florida researchers, along with law enforcement and the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Advisory Commission hosted the second Missing in Florida Day Thursday, hoping to help families of missing persons find answers in their loved ones' cases.
University of South Florida researchers, along with law enforcement and the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Advisory Commission hosted the second Missing in Florida Day Thursday, hoping to help families of missing persons find answers in their loved ones' cases.
Joran van der Sloot's confession in Natalee Holloway case provides long-sought answers, mother says
"Even as hard as it is to hear, it still not as torturous as the not knowing. It was time for me to know," Natalee Holloway's mother said of hearing the details of Joran van der Sloot's confession.
"Even as hard as it is to hear, it still not as torturous as the not knowing. It was time for me to know," Natalee Holloway's mother said of hearing the details of Joran van der Sloot's confession.
Pulse Nightclub shooting property to be sold to City of Orlando, future plans unknown, officials say
The City of Orlando has reached an agreement with the owners of the Pulse Nightclub to purchase the property which is the site of one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings.
The City of Orlando has reached an agreement with the owners of the Pulse Nightclub to purchase the property which is the site of one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings.
Sarasota County teen killed in crash inspires new bill aimed at catching Florida hit-and-run drivers
Tracking down hit-and-run drivers can be tough for law enforcement, so Florida lawmakers are now turning to car shops for help. If passed, a new bill would make it so body shops would need crash reports before repairing a car.
Tracking down hit-and-run drivers can be tough for law enforcement, so Florida lawmakers are now turning to car shops for help. If passed, a new bill would make it so body shops would need crash reports before repairing a car.
Former employee believed to be shooter in murder-suicide at Sarasota veterinary hospital: Investigators
Two are dead after a shooting that is believed to be a murder-suicide inside a Sarasota veterinary hospital Wednesday evening, deputies said.
Two are dead after a shooting that is believed to be a murder-suicide inside a Sarasota veterinary hospital Wednesday evening, deputies said.
Clearwater police officer suspected of sexually assaulting jaywalking tourist out on bail: Records
The Clearwater Police Department officer who was arrested on Tuesday for sexually battering a woman over the weekend is out on bail, according to Pinellas County arrest records.
The Clearwater Police Department officer who was arrested on Tuesday for sexually battering a woman over the weekend is out on bail, according to Pinellas County arrest records.