Jail diversion program helps adults diagnosed with mental health, substance abuse issues
Those accepted into the diversion program receive treatment at the Adele Gilbert Residential Treatment Facility for adults who have a diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse issues.
Escaped Texas inmate Gonzalo Lopez fatally shot during chase after allegedly killing family of 5
The manhunt for escaped Texas inmate, Gonzalo Lopez, came to a dramatic end moments after a family of five from the Houston area were found dead in what officials called the family's "weekend residence" in Leon County.
House panel advances gun legislation in wake of US mass shootings
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
Biden calls for tougher gun laws following series of mass shootings: 'How much more carnage?'
The speech follows recent mass shootings in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.
Investigators: Two with Sarasota County ties might have information on decades old Florida cold case
More than five decades have passed since a grizzly crime scene was discovered in Charlotte County. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office's oldest cold case has been reopened, investigators are looking for the public's help in cracking the case.
Judge denies bond for teen accused in deadly crash following high-speed chase in stolen truck
A Tampa judge denied bond to a 15-year-old accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen truck that ended in a deadly Plant City crash.
Tulsa hospital shooter targeted surgeon he blamed for pain, police say
The Tulsa shooter who opened fire at a medical office had purchased an AR-style rifle hours before fatally shooting four people.
South Carolina undercover sex sting busts 11 men accused of targeting minors on social media
South Carolina detectives posed as teens online.
Uvalde school police chief didn’t know of 911 calls from students inside school: Texas senator
The Uvalde school police chief didn’t know of the panicked 911 calls coming from students trapped inside school, says Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who called it a "system failure."
Missing Tampa man last seen in Ybor City found dead, police say
The body of missing 24-year-old John Larson has been located more than a month after he disappeared while on the way to meet friends in Ybor City.
Ozark police: Missouri pastor shoots, kills man he says wife had affair with
A Missouri man claiming to be a pastor shot and killed a man he accused of having an affair with his wife, investigators said.
John Hinckley Jr., who shot Reagan, says thanks after winning full freedom
John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, sings and plays guitar and hopes to pursue a music career.
Man wanted for murder of 16-year-old at Avon Park car wash arrested, deputies say
The family of a 16-year-old murder victim is still left searching for answers as investigators try and track down the killer. The Highlands County Sheriff's Office said Dresean Williams was shot and killed by his cousin at a local car wash more than a year ago.
Uvalde, Texas school shooting: Slain teacher, deceased husband both laid to rest
At Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, twin black hearses carrying the coffins of the Garcias arrived in a procession led by police and civilian motorcycle riders.
Woman accused of plowing into trooper protecting runners on the Sunshine Skyway incompetent to stand trial
It will be a bit longer before a woman accused of driving drunk and crashing into a state trooper protecting runners on the Sunshine Skyway will go to trial.
Deputies searching for 2 women accused of ‘brutally beating’ Tampa Steak ‘n Shake employee after order error
A Steak ‘n Shake employee was hospitalized after deputies say she was brutally attacked by two women who were upset about an error on their food order.
Video shows bystanders lifting car to rescue pinned motorcyclist after crash
After the rescue, the driver of the car was arrested and charged with having an open container of alcohol and following too closely.
Ohio grandparents arrested in ‘unimaginable’ child abuse case that police say ‘makes you sick’
The juvenile boy victim now suffers from 'atrophy in his legs' and PTSD, Delhi Township police say.
Florida mother handed 10-year-old bag with gun; child fatally shoots woman, police say
Lakrisha Isaac is facing several charges including aggravated assault with a firearm, manslaughter and child neglect. The State Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case for potential charges for the 10-year-old child.
'Very angry': Uvalde locals grapple with school chief's role
The blame for an excruciating delay in killing the gunman at a Texas elementary school -- even as parents outside begged police to rush in and panicked children called 911 from inside -- has been placed with the school district's homegrown police chief.