Ghislaine Maxwell's request for retrial denied by judge
A judge has declined to throw out Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking conviction, despite a juror’s failure to disclose he’d been a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
Man armed with knife killed by deputy during eviction from Sarasota apartment
When the owner of a Sarasota apartment died back in September, family of the deceased asked the man's roommate of 11 years to move out. But deputies who came to evict him say he approached them with a knife and one of them was forced to shoot.
‘I want justice before I go’: Murder victim’s cancer-stricken mom frustrated by accused killer’s trial delays
A Tampa mother’s search for justice in her son’s murder has taken a new sense of urgency as she fights cancer for the third time.
Missing Florida mom Cassie Carli felt 'extremely' unsafe around child's father before disappearance: sister
Cassie Carli, the Florida mom who disappeared on Sunday while going to pick up her 4-year-old daughter from the child's father, had previously felt "extremely" unsafe and nervous around her ex, according to her sister.
Deputies locate man with possible knowledge of unsolved Manatee County murder
It's been four years since 46-year-old Michael Angelo Jacoby Grantley's body was found in Bradenton. Now, detectives want to talk to Lee Lashay Martin and find out what he knows.
Mobster convicted of killing 3 people escapes federal custody in Florida
A mob hitman who killed three people and attempted to kill two others has escaped from federal custody in Florida, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Former sex crimes officer facing 100 child porn charges told Tampa police he did not have internet access
The retired Tampa Police Department sex crimes investigator who faces 100 charges of possessing child pornography was granted $500,000 bond and must wear an ankle monitor if released.
Group of prisoners attack, kill inmate convicted of murdering 2-year-old girl, authorities say
A group of inmates in a North Carolina prison attacked and killed another inmate, who was serving a 31-year sentence for murdering a 2-year-old girl.
Florida authorities search for mom missing since Sunday; 4-year-old daughter found safe
Authorities in the Florida Panhandle are searching for missing mom Cassie Carli, who disappeared Sunday when she was supposed to meet up with the father of her 4-year-old daughter to exchange custody. The little girl has been found safe and Carli's vehicle has been recovered by investigators, but there's been no sign of the 37-year-old mom.
Retired Tampa police officer arrested on 100 counts of child pornography, TPD chief says
A retired Tampa police officer was arrested on 100 counts of child pornography. He worked with the department's sex crimes unit before retiring in 2015, according to TPD Chief Mary O'Connor.
Thieves target boat motors in recent Polk County thefts
Outboard motors have been scarce recently because of supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic.
'My entire soul was crushed': Children speak in resentencing of man convicted of killing Tampa couple
The convicted double murderer is getting a do-over in his murder sentence after a US Supreme Court decision ruling all death penalty verdicts need to be unanimous. William Deparvine's wasn't.
1 arrested, another still wanted for attack outside school in Holmes Beach
Police in Holmes Beach are a step closer to getting justice for a disabled man who was attacked by a group of young people while walking with his service dog and 10-year-old niece near Anna Maria Elementary School last week.
Hillsborough County teacher arrested for child pornography, deputies say
A Hillsborough County school teacher is facing child pornography charges after allegedly uploading images to his email account.
Man takes plea deal in roommate's death over gun vs. knives debate
Neil Gallagher was charged with manslaughter in his roommate's death in Temple Terrace. The two men were simulating a combat to see who would win in a knife versus gun fight.
Sex offender faces additional 21 felonies for registration violations, Highlands sheriff says
The Special Victims Unit of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office wants sex offenders to know it takes proper registration seriously. Deputies said registered sex offender Jorge Francisco Paz was warned, but appears not to have taken it seriously.
Suspected drug dealer offers monthly payments in lieu of jail time, authorities decline
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
California man who kidnapped 26 children, buried them alive is recommended for parole
Frederick Woods was one of three gunmen who hijacked a school bus with 26 kids and their bus driver in Chowchilla, California, in 1976. The men transferred the driver and children to vans before they were buried alive in a trailer.
Search intensifies for Lakeland man wanted in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A reward of up to $15,000 is being offered for information that lead's to the arrest of 23-year-old Jonathon Pollock. He is currently wanted on federal charges for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
FBI report: More than $6.9 billion lost to cyber crimes in 2021
With the American workforce more virtual than ever, it has given internet criminals new opportunities to target victims. A new FBI cyber crimes report is noting a major jump in losses reported in 2021.