Manatee County warns beachgoers after rip currents prompt 136 rescues in 3 days
Manatee County officials are warning beachgoers to stay alert after lifeguards responded to dozens of water emergencies along local beaches over a three-day stretch.
Manatee County officials are warning beachgoers to stay alert after lifeguards responded to dozens of water emergencies along local beaches over a three-day stretch.
455 charged in health care fraud crackdown; schemes totaled over $6.5 billion
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
West Manatee water rescue training: Crews train to combat child drownings
West Manatee Fire Rescue crews performed lifesaving water rescue training featuring advanced pediatric drowning simulation Tuesday morning.
West Manatee Fire Rescue crews performed lifesaving water rescue training featuring advanced pediatric drowning simulation Tuesday morning.
Missing Florida teen believed to be in Georgia safely located after statewide alert
A teenage girl who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert and believed to possibly be in Georgia on Tuesday has been safely located. No additional details were provided.
A teenage girl who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert and believed to possibly be in Georgia on Tuesday has been safely located. No additional details were provided.
Fugitive arrested in Hillsborough County after years on the run: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a wanted suspect last Thursday who spent years evading law enforcement while endangering the public and deputies.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a wanted suspect last Thursday who spent years evading law enforcement while endangering the public and deputies.
Polk County training facility: New Bartow center honors fallen deputy, K9 partner
The Polk County Sheriff's Office unveiled a specialized training center in Bartow designed to prepare K9's and their handlers for high-stakes field operations.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office unveiled a specialized training center in Bartow designed to prepare K9's and their handlers for high-stakes field operations.
Man arrested at Dulles airport after officers allegedly find child sex abuse, bestiality material in phone
A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone.
A 28-year-old Maryland man arriving from Iceland was arrested after law enforcement allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality images on his phone.
Facebook photo of duct-taped dog leads to animal cruelty arrest, rescue of several animals: PCSO
A Facebook photo circulating online of a dog with duct tape wrapped around its muzzle led to a massive animal rescue operation and the arrest of an Auburndale woman.
A Facebook photo circulating online of a dog with duct tape wrapped around its muzzle led to a massive animal rescue operation and the arrest of an Auburndale woman.
DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect
A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Hernando County detectives, FBI search for bodies linked to serial killer Billy Mansfield
Hernando County deputies and federal agents launched a fresh search on Monday for more bodies linked to imprisoned serial killer Billy Mansfield, scouring wooded properties near local ranches.
Hernando County deputies and federal agents launched a fresh search on Monday for more bodies linked to imprisoned serial killer Billy Mansfield, scouring wooded properties near local ranches.
'We need your help': Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for Nancy Guthrie
The "Today" show co-host spoke about her missing mother a day after NBC News reported that a second ransom note that was sent to the media after Nancy's kidnapping indicating that she had died.
The "Today" show co-host spoke about her missing mother a day after NBC News reported that a second ransom note that was sent to the media after Nancy's kidnapping indicating that she had died.
Mexican national arrested, accused of assaulting ICE agent during Florida traffic stop: FHP
A Mexican national who Florida Highway Patrol troopers say entered the United States illegally was arrested after allegedly assaulting a federal immigration agent during a traffic stop chase near Orlando earlier this week.
A Mexican national who Florida Highway Patrol troopers say entered the United States illegally was arrested after allegedly assaulting a federal immigration agent during a traffic stop chase near Orlando earlier this week.
Florida inmates plotting jail escape planned to have saw blade flown through open window: SJCSO
Two Florida inmates are accused of planning a Shawshank Redemption-style escape from jail.
Two Florida inmates are accused of planning a Shawshank Redemption-style escape from jail.
Kissimmee triple murder: Widow of victim sues HOA, homeowner for negligence
The family of Douglas Kraft, one of three tourists murdered outside a Kissimmee Airbnb in January, has filed a negligence lawsuit against the Indian Point Homeowners Association and the property owner.
The family of Douglas Kraft, one of three tourists murdered outside a Kissimmee Airbnb in January, has filed a negligence lawsuit against the Indian Point Homeowners Association and the property owner.
Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes
Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.
Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.
Eustis Hit-and-Run: 20-year-old motorcyclist left with severed muscle speaks out after crash
A 65-year-old pickup truck driver was arrested for a hit-and-run that left a young motorcyclist severely injured in Eustis, leaving the victim to wonder why the driver didn't stop to help.
A 65-year-old pickup truck driver was arrested for a hit-and-run that left a young motorcyclist severely injured in Eustis, leaving the victim to wonder why the driver didn't stop to help.
Julio Foolio murder: Four men formally sentenced to life in prison for Tampa ambush
A Hillsborough County judge formally sentenced four men to life in prison without parole Monday for the targeted ambush murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, known as "Julio Foolio."
A Hillsborough County judge formally sentenced four men to life in prison without parole Monday for the targeted ambush murder of Jacksonville rapper Charles Jones, known as "Julio Foolio."
3-year-old dies after being found inside parked car in Riverview, HCSO investigating
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a father found his 3-year-old child unresponsive inside a car on Saturday night.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a father found his 3-year-old child unresponsive inside a car on Saturday night.
5 accused of robbing man at gunpoint for $30 vape pen as he walked home from work in Winter Haven
Five men are facing felony charges after they held up a man walking home from work Sunday night in a Winter Haven neighborhood, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Five men are facing felony charges after they held up a man walking home from work Sunday night in a Winter Haven neighborhood, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Spring Hill murder: Family member behind bars after woman found dead
A 51-year-old man was arrested for murder after deputies said a 70-year-old woman was found dead inside a Spring Hill home late Sunday evening.
A 51-year-old man was arrested for murder after deputies said a 70-year-old woman was found dead inside a Spring Hill home late Sunday evening.