Manatee deputies arrest man accused of luring 5-year-old girl from birthday party, sexually battering her
Deputies in Manatee County arrested a man who they say lured a young girl away from a child's birthday party in order to sexually batter her — and investigators believe there may multiple other victims out there.
State attorney: Victim who shot and killed attacker was 'fortunate he was able to defend himself'
Three men attacked a victim in downtown Tampa. The victim fought back, shooting two of his attackers, killing one of them. State Attorney Andrew Warren says it was a 'crystal clear-cut case of self-defense.'
Convicted murderer on the run in Alabama after escaping work detail
A convicted murderer serving a life sentence at an Alabama prison is on the run after escaping from a work detail on Saturday evening.
Tennessee police officer run over during traffic stop after suspect resists, flees, dashcam video shows
Tennessee police have released dramatic dashcam video that authorities say shows a suspect resisting officers during a traffic stop before running one officer over with his vehicle as he flees.
Counterfeit 1936 Stanley Cup Championship rings seized by border agents
Upon examination, agents determined that the gold rings embellished with the Detroit Red Wings logo were fake and had a total value of $15,000.
Speeding driver slams into school bus, sending students flying
In the video, the speeding car can be heard approaching and some of the kids start screaming just moments before the driver slammed into the bus — causing the students to fly out of their seats as the bus toppled over.
Gunshots interrupt youth baseball game; city offers $10K reward for arrest
Video shows spectators and young athletes running and getting on the ground to duck and cover.
Florida sheriff arrests own daughter for meth trafficking: 'No one is immune or exempt'
A Florida sheriff arrested his own daughter, charging her with meth trafficking. "Methamphetamine does not discriminate & neither do we. It does not matter who you are – no one is immune or exempt."
Person of interest in random St. Pete killings arrested on first-degree murder charges, police say
The person of interest named in two separate St. Petersburg killings was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Man gets 15 years probation for his role in deadly home invasion robbery in Lithia
A man was adjudicated guilty for his role in a violent 2020 home invasion robbery the night before Halloween. A Tampa Judge sentenced him to 15 years probation instead of prison time.
Missing Child Alert canceled after Fort Pierce 2-month-old found safe
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 2-month-old who was last seen in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Guns were the leading cause of death among teenagers, children in 2020, CDC analysis shows
A CDC analysis showed gun-related deaths rose sharply between 2019 and 2020.
Florida sheriff promotes gun safety course for residents to shoot home invaders: 'We prefer that you do'
A sheriff in Florida is encouraging residents to take gun safety courses after a homeowner fired multiple shots at an intruder on Wednesday, stopping the individual who allegedly broke into several homes.
Hillsborough deputies still looking for 3 suspects in deadly weekend shooting
On Sunday night, Hillsborough County detectives still had not found the men involved in a fatal shooting the afternoon before.
Northwest DC shooting: Search continues for answers after suspected shooter found dead, 4 injured
Officials have announced that the suspected shooter who injured four people – including a 12-year-old girl – in Northwest is dead.
FHP: State trooper injured after drunk driver plows into patrol car at crash scene
A state trooper is recovering after being hit by an accused drunk driver while protecting a crash scene.
HCSO searching for 3 men involved in Saturday afternoon homicide
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee in connection with a Saturday afternoon homicide.
Clearwater police searching for attempted murder suspect
The Clearwater Police Department is searching for a man they say is wanted in connection with a shooting that severely injured an adult male Thursday night.
Raymond Spencer, suspected DC shooter, found dead in apartment, police say
Authorities say the 23-year-old Fairfax, Virginia man suspected of shooting four people –including a 12-year-old girl -- is dead.
‘We want everyone to be blessed’: Family shows compassion toward man convicted of killing loved one
A man convicted in a fatal hit-and-run crash has been forgiven by the victim’s family.