'It is unbearable': Family searches for tips more than two years after Hillsborough man's disappearance
Family members are again asking the public for tips, which Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies said have been few since he was last seen. There are no signs of foul play, but also no signs of where he might be.
Detectives search for driver who hit and killed adult in Land O' Lakes parking lot
The Pasco Sheriff's Office said one adult was hit and killed in a Land O' Lakes parking lot. Detectives are looking for the driver, who left the scene of the crash.
Man arrested in connection to deadly Sarasota shooting over the weekend, deputies say
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said they arrested 41-year-old Saladine Monroe in connection to the Saturday shooting.
Reversal: Juries in separate trials for accused Seminole Heights killer will hear evidence from each case
There will still be four separate trials for the man accused in a string of shooting deaths that terrified residents in the Tampa neighborhood of Seminole Heights back in the fall of 2017, but an appellate judge has reversed a previous ruling that testimony and evidence from each trial also be kept separate.
Biden takes aim at US ghost gun violence with federal rule, nominates new ATF head
Biden highlighted the DOJ's work to finalize new regulations on ghost guns, and announced the nomination of Steve Dettlebach.
Spring Hill man accused of starting home fire that killed multiple animals, deputies say
A Spring Hill man was arrested Friday for starting a fire at his home that killed six animals that were inside, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said. He was also arrested for misusing 911 the previous night.
Teenage MS-13 associate 'La Diablita' found guilty on all counts in Long Island murders
Leniz Escobar, who went by the name "Diablita" or "little devil" on social media, was found guilty of luring a group of young men to a wooded area in Central Islip where members of the MS-13 gang beat and hacked them to death in 2017.
Pinellas Park cybersecurity analyst steals nearly $600,000 in cryptocurrency from client, police say
A Pinellas Park man is accused of stealing nearly $600,000 in cryptocurrency after gaining access to a client’s investments while installing a security system in the man’s home.
Man found dead on St. Petersburg street
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead on a St. Petersburg street Sunday morning.
Man arrested for murder following Pinellas Park 'hazmat' incident
A Pinellas Park man is facing homicide charges after a woman died and three others, including an infant, were taken to the hospital following a domestic disturbance that turned into a 'hazmat' situation Friday afternoon.
Homicide investigation underway after hazmat situation at Pinellas Park apartment complex
A domestic disturbance turned into a deadly hazmat situation Friday afternoon at a Pinellas Park Apartment complex, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department.
Polk County firefighter accused of extorting 14-year-old for nude videos for two years
Detectives say a Polk firefighter threatened a young girl on Snapchat, extorting her into sending him nude photos and videos for over two years. When she "couldn't take it anymore," she decided to look him up – and turned him in. “Instead of fighting a hot fire, you got a hot mess on your hands because you are in the county jail now.”
Man accused of murder asks Tampa judge to lower bond while waiting for trial
A man accused of murder was in a Tampa courtroom wanting one thing – to get out of jail, asking for his bond to be lowered. But, A Tampa judge decided to keep his bond where it is.
FAA seeks biggest fines yet against 2 unruly passengers
The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck a flight attendant on the head, and a $77,272 fine against a woman who tried to open a cabin door during a flight.
‘There’s no justice for Tina’: Man accused of beating motel employee to death declared incompetent for trial
A year after a convicted felon brutally beat a woman to death inside a Venice motel room, he was found incompetent to stand trial, stalling the case against him.
South Carolina schedules 1st execution with firing squad method available
Richard Bernard Moore is scheduled to die April 29 after the state Supreme Court issued an execution order Thursday.
Drunk man was driving over 100 mph in crash that killed 2 women, unborn child: police
Investigators believe Zachary Paulison was drunk when he crashed into an SUV while driving more than 100 mph.
'How to Murder Your Husband' fiction author on trial for real-life murder
Romance novelist Nancy Crampton-Brophy, author of "How to Murder Your Husband," is accused of murdering her husband.
Polk teacher accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with 2 students; deputies concerned about more victims
Deputies arrested a teacher at a private school in Lakeland after two students accused him of inappropriate sexual conduct, and investigators are concerned there may be additional victims at the school.
Florida man charged in teen's 'unprovoked' murder found competent to stand trial
The man accused of stabbing a 14-year-old Florida boy to death back in November has been found competent to stand trial by two psychologists. Investigators said the suspect has a lengthy criminal record across multiple states and allegedly confessed to the boy's murder while attacking jail guards after his arrest.