Five Department of Detention and Corrections employees fired after separate incidents

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is sharing more information about the termination of five Department of Detention and Corrections employees after two unrelated incidents.

Wauchula officer accused of speeding more than 100 mph while drunk with a baby in the car

A Wauchula officer found himself on the other side of the law after Hardee County deputies said he was driving more than 100 miles an hour, while drunk with his baby in the vehicle.

'Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee' identified; person of interest identified, officials say

A young woman killed more than 50 years ago and left in a lake beneath an overpass – known as "Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee" – has been identified, officials with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office said.

Deadly Polk County hit-and-run still unsolved 8 years later

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for the driver who hit and killed a bicyclist eight years ago.

Florida mother arrested after boarding school bus, cursing at student and driver: Grady Judd

An angry mother who boarded a Polk County school bus and cursed at a student and the driver was arrested later, along with her daughter, while causing a disturbance at the Davenport High School front office, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Murder charges downgraded as drug dealer takes plea deal

A jury panel had been assembled to begin selection for the second murder trial for Altwain Carlisle on Tuesday morning when he and his attorney announced to the court that Carlisle wished to change his plea to a "best interest plea" on the three drug counts.

Brooksville bar shooting hospitalizes man, investigation ongoing: HCSO

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a Brooksville bar that hospitalized one man early on Saturday morning.

Mother charged in murder of 6-year-old son held without bond

A Pasco mother charged with the murder of her 6-year-old son will remain in the Pasco County Jail without bond until her court date.