Derek Chauvin sentenced to 20 1/2 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights
Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 20 ½ years in prison on Thursday after reaching a plea agreement on federal charges that he violated George Floyd's civil rights in 2020, as well as those of Jonathan Pope, a Black teenager, in 2017.
Man arrested for slashing tires on at least 20 cars in Largo, police say
The Largo Police Department arrested Andrew Reardon, 29, with criminal mischief, and he was later booked into the Pinellas County Jail. Police said he is homeless and currently out on bond.
Over 1,500 fugitives wanted for 'most serious, violent' crimes captured across 10 US cities
The arrests included “violent criminals, sex offenders, and self-identified gang members” wanted in several major cities, the U.S. Justice Department announced.
Florida man tied up with belt after trying to carjack 74-year-old woman, burglarize home, deputies say
A Florida man tried to burglarize a home and later carjack a 74-year-old woman who was sitting in traffic Tuesday morning, but a witness stopped him by tying him up with a belt, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
Video: Florida beachgoers confront man standing on top of protected sea turtle eggs in nesting area
Police in South Florida arrested a man who was caught on camera standing inside a protected sea turtle nesting area. The man reportedly chose the cordoned-off spot on Miami Beach as his place to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July – despite a number of beachgoers confronting him, telling him that what he was doing was illegal.
Richmond police: 2 men arrested in July 4 mass shooting plot; guns, 223 rounds of ammo found in home
Richmond Police said two non-U.S. citizens have been arrested after officers received a tip about a planned July 4 mass shooting.
Police investigate shooting that injured 4 in Tampa
Four adults are recovering at area hospitals after being shot on Wednesday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Former ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris sentenced to 12 years in prison on child porn, solicitation charges
Prosecutors say former "Cheer" star Jerry Harris used "his status as a competitive cheerleader, his social media persona, and eventually his celebrity and money, to persuade and entice" young victims.
Nipsey Hussle murder: Eric Holder Jr. found guilty of first-degree murder
Eric Ronald Holder Jr., the man accused of gunning down rapper and community advocate Nipsey Hussle and injuring two other men in South Los Angeles more than three years ago, was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder.
Accused Florida Capitol rioters may interact with each other, ordered to stay away from fugitive co-defendant
A group of accused Capitol rioters from Florida will be allowed to stay in contact with each other while out on bond.
Armed officer watched gunman enter Texas school before massacre, review finds
Also according to the report, officers spent 13 minutes in the school hallway during the shooting discussing tactical options, whether to use snipers and how to get into the classroom windows -- all while the door was unlocked.
Carjacking suspect pointed unloaded BB gun at Pinellas deputies before he was fatally shot, chief says
In the days after an armed carjacking suspect was shot and killed by Pinellas County deputies, investigators learned he pointed an unloaded BB gun at the law enforcement officer, leading to a total of 59 rounds fired in his direction.
Oklahoma plans to execute about 1 inmate per month for 29 months
The 25 inmates scheduled to die in Oklahoma account for more than half of the 42-plus inmates on death row.
Florida man accused of raping woman at Disney resort, sheriff's office says
A man is behind bars after being arrested and accused of raping a woman at Disney's Dolphin Resort in Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Florida girl, 15, at center of Amber Alert found safe
An Amber Alert issued for a 15-year-old girl last seen Saturday in Jupiter, Florida, has since been canceled.
Highland Park shooting suspect: Who is Robert E. Crimo III?
The Highland Park shooting suspect fired over 70 rounds and then evaded initial capture by dressing as a woman and blending into the fleeing crowd, police said.
'We will move forward': Land O' Lakes man from Highland Park reflects on deadly shooting
When a Land O' Lakes man found out about the deadly shooting in Illinois on the Fourth of July, his heart sank. Jordan Schacht grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, and his family and friends still live there.
Tampa police investigate 'possible homicide' after body was found in vehicle
Officers with the Tampa Police Department said they are investigating a possible homicide after a body was found in a vehicle on North Elmore Avenue and East Adalee Street.
Tampa grandmother accused of driving drunk, killing baby wants lighter sentence behind bars
A Tampa grandmother accused of driving drunk and killing her 10-month-old grandchild has been out on bond since last March.
Highland Park parade shooting: Gunman wore women's clothing during attack, police say
Law enforcement officials revealed more details Tuesday about the suspected gunman in the Highland Park parade shooting that left seven people dead and over 30 others wounded.