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.
Sarasota police detectives: Tamiami Trail murders are likely connected
For the past month, Sarasota police detectives have had their hands full investigating not one, but two deaths that have rattled their community. Now, a suspect is behind bars for one of those murders and could be facing charges in the other.
New jury to decide on death penalty for convicted double murderer of Tampa couple
A convicted double murderer will get a do-over on his sentence. A new jury will decide whether he receives the death penalty again.
Body of missing Tampa woman found in Pasco County; vehicle still unaccounted for
The body of a missing Tampa woman was found March 24 and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office hopes someone knows what happened to her.
Tampa neighborhood concerned after two deadly shooting in less than 24 hours
Two men were killed in separate shootings less than 24 hours apart, now people who live nearby are concerned about safety.
'Psychic' accused of scamming Tampa businessman out of $1 million points finger at estranged husband
Lawyers for a psychic accused of scamming a Tampa businessman out of $1 million say she is taking the fall for the real crooks.
Teens brutally attack man walking service dog at Anna Maria Elementary School, police say
The Holmes Beach Police Department is searching for a group of teenagers wanted in a brutal attack of an island man.
Harmony Montgomery case update: Father, stepmom formally indicted
The father and stepmother of a New Hampshire girl who disappeared in 2019 at age 5 have been formally indicted on the charges they were arrested on earlier this year related to the child’s well-being.
Investigators arrest accused Haines City gas station robbery suspect in Orlando
Haines City police said they arrested a man accused of robbing a local gas station. Investigators made the arrest in Orlando.
Florida man arrested on DUI charges for 6th time following Polk County crash, deputies say
An alleged drunk driver with a suspended license is facing his sixth DUI after crashing a car in Lakeland on Thursday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
‘They were inseparable’: Child walking alongside father hit, killed by man allegedly on drugs, police say
Palmetto police say they believe Aaron Naylor was under the influence of drugs when he hit and killed 7-year-old James Patrick Linzi as he walked alongside his father on a Palmetto sidewalk.
Tampa judge keeps death penalty in accused Seminole Heights serial killer case
Howell Trae Donaldson is accused of gunning down four people in Seminole heights back in 2017. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
'Always be cautious': Fentanyl, cocaine pills disguised as Tylenol seized by Ohio police
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Salt Lake City police officer assaulted at airport, bystander intervenes, video shows
Resisting arrest and assaults on police in Salt Lake City rose 16.33% in 2021, police say.
Teen boy in custody, 9-year-old girl stable shooting on Robles Park basketball court
Witnesses said two teen boys were arguing on the courts. One of them went back to their residence, got a gun, and returned to the court to shoot at the other. Instead, the gunfire hit a little girl.
Pasco County deputies warn of new synthetic drug more potent than fentanyl
The new synthetic drug can also show up in a field test as fentanyl, but it's proven to be 20 times more potent, law enforcement officials said.