Florida school employee accused of grabbing student by neck, slamming him to ground, deputies say
A Florida high school employee could face a child abuse charge after he allegedly lifted a student by his shirt and neck, and threw him to the ground, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office arrest report.
Former teacher, football coach rearrested on lewd, lascivious charges after 2nd student comes forward
A former teacher and football coach who was recently arrested for inappropriately touching a child has been re-arrested for allegedly molesting another student at a different school.
Hillsborough detectives: Man arrested for sexually battering woman during massage; more victims possible
Hillsborough detectives say a Ruskin man, claiming to be a masseuse, is facing sex battery charges after taking advantage of at least one of his female clients. They say they are searching for more potential victims.
Tampa man accused of beating wife to death wants out of jail, claims she died from infection
A Tampa man who’s been sitting in jail for nearly a year after allegedly killing his wife will remain behind bars unless he can post his full bond, a judge ruled Thursday.
Body cam shows armed Walmart shopper being tased by Marion County deputy
According to the Marion County Sheriff, 32-year-old Brandy McGowan walked into the Walmart on Highway 441 in Summerfield and started threatening customers with a brick.
DEA warns of 'nationwide spike' of fentanyl-related mass overdoses across US
Fentanyl “mass-overdose events” have been reported in at least seven U.S. cities in recent months. “Fentanyl is killing Americans at an unprecedented rate,” the DEA warned.
Suspected burglar gets beat up by homeowner in Ventura County before arrest
A homeowner turned the tables against a suspected burglar in Ventura County.
Dad convicted of running sex cult out of daughter’s dorm room
A man who moved into his daughter's college dorm and charmed her schoolmates with stories about his wisdom was convicted Wednesday of charges that he exploited the close-knit group, using threats and violence to enrich himself with millions of dollars.
Hillsborough state attorney announces 300th child sexual predator conviction in 5 year span
Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren announced the 300th child sexual predator conviction in the span of five years. He said this equates to one conviction every four days.
Slain Florida mother Cassie Carli had planned to get concealed carry permit out of fear for her safety: family
Florida mom Cassie Carli had been planning to apply for a concealed carry permit out of fear for her safety because of her ex-boyfriend's "unpredictable" behavior – and had talked to her sister about it just a week before she disappeared. Her body was later found buried in a shallow grave on an Alabama property connected to her ex.
Sarasota faith leaders push for affordable diversion programs to avoid 'criminalizing poverty'
A meeting was held to discuss a new pre-arrest diversion program proposed by State Attorney Ed Brodsky. The program is for select nonviolent misdemeanor offenders.
More than 500 killed or wounded during road rage incidents on US highways, new analysis reports
More than 500 people were killed or wounded on U.S. highways making 2021 one of the deadliest years on record for road rage shootings.
Florida man accused of shooting dog in head, leaving it in kennel for hours: Flagler County deputies
A dog named “Rocky" is recovering at a veterinary hospital in Florida after he was shot in the head and left in his kennel without care or treatment.
Sacramento mass shooting: 3rd suspect arrested, police say
A third suspect was arrested in connection with a mass shooting in Sacramento that left six people dead, and 12 others hurt, police said.
Statewide Missing Child Alert canceled after 14-year-old boy from Naples found safe
A statewide Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 14-year-old boy from Naples after he was found safe.
Mob hitman who escaped federal custody rearrested in Florida
The mob hitman who escaped federal custody in Orlando last week has been rearrested by US Marshals in the Miami area. Dominic Taddeo had less than a year left of his sentence when he escaped.
5 fetuses found in DC home: anti-abortion group claims to have held funeral and naming ceremony for fetuses
Five fetuses were found in a D.C. home after a tip led to the shocking discovery, according to authorities.
Sacramento mass shooting: 2 brothers arrested after 6 dead, 12 injured
A second suspect has now been arrested in connection with the mass Sacramento shooting that claimed six lives and injured 12 people.
Man convicted of killing Tampa couple given double life sentence after spending 15 years on death row
The convicted double murderer was handed a double life sentence from a Tampa jury during his resentencing. He spent 15 years on death row before getting a do-over because of a Supreme Court ruling.
Suspect arrested in connection with Sacramento mass shooting, police say
Authorities said Monday that 26-year-old Dandre Martin is connected to a deadly mass shooting in Sacramento that left six people dead over the weekend.