Citrus County Sheriff's Office launches campaign focused on mental health, substance abuse issues

Millions of Floridian struggle with mental health issues. That's why a new Citrus County Sheriff’s Office campaign is focusing on how mental health and substance abuse issues are often linked to crime.

Investigators search for thieves who stole thousands of dollars worth of concession items from Palmetto center

The Palmetto Youth Center football team is asking for the community’s support not just in the stands at Saturday’s game, but also to help find who police said stole thousands of dollars worth of items from their concession stand. 

Man arrested in Manatee County for pointing laser at airplane, deputy's patrol vehicle

A man was arrested in Manatee County on Thursday for pointing a laser at an airplane that was flying into the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), according to the sheriff's office.

Man arrested, charged with 2nd degree murder in St. Pete shooting: Police

A man turned himself into authorities and was charged with second-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting in St. Pete on Wednesday, according to police.

Armed suspect shot, killed after threatening law enforcement officers with a knife in Polk County: Deputies

An armed man accused of stealing a vehicle in Polk County was shot and killed by law enforcement officers who say he punched a police sergeant, fought off a K9 and threatened them with a knife. 

3 Philadelphia officers expected to recover after shooting; suspect dead

Three Philadelphia police officers were ambushed by gunfire while responding to a shooting Wednesday night in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said. 

HCSO: Deputies rescue human trafficking victim, arrest convicted felon

A human trafficking investigation began after a woman called deputies reporting that her pimp was trying to forcibly enter her home on Sept. 14, according to HCSO.

Florida woman arrested after dumping 9 matted little dogs in parking lot: Deputies

Nine purebred Lahsa Apsos will soon be up for adoption in Florida after they were spotted in the sweltering heat with no food or water after deputies say they were dumped by their owner. 

Tampa Police rescue 17-year-old girl from human trafficking

Tampa police have rescued a teenage victim of human trafficking after they were notified of images of the 17-year-old girl posted on an online prosecution website.

Armed Florida man in tactical vest driving wrong way threatens driver before leading deputies on chase: CCSO

A Homosassa man is facing numerous charges after deputies say he pulled a gun on a driver who confronted him for traveling the wrong way and then led law enforcement on a chase through two counties Tuesday night.