Sarasota teen survives being shot in head, community helps during recovery
Sarasota Police said Aaron Hunter III was shot in the head last Thursday in the 2900 block of Gillespie Avenue in Newtown. While bullet fragments have been removed, the bullet remains lodged in his head.
Sarasota Police said Aaron Hunter III was shot in the head last Thursday in the 2900 block of Gillespie Avenue in Newtown. While bullet fragments have been removed, the bullet remains lodged in his head.
Sitters take Florida kids to Wisconsin, leave them in park, police say
A woman was supposed to watch her friend's kids but took them to another state. Police found a 1-year-old and 2-year-old left alone at a public park in Milwaukee.
A woman was supposed to watch her friend's kids but took them to another state. Police found a 1-year-old and 2-year-old left alone at a public park in Milwaukee.
Cold case cracked: Man suspected in 1984 Hillsborough County murder extradited from California
After eluding law enforcement for nearly 40 years, a murder suspect is behind bars in Hillsborough County after being arrested in California earlier this month.
After eluding law enforcement for nearly 40 years, a murder suspect is behind bars in Hillsborough County after being arrested in California earlier this month.
Tampa police arrest 3 armed teens, recover 10 guns, including some that were stolen
A shooting inside a game room at a Tampa apartment complex led police to investigate a ‘teen hang out’ where they located three armed teens and 10 firearms, two of which were stolen.
A shooting inside a game room at a Tampa apartment complex led police to investigate a ‘teen hang out’ where they located three armed teens and 10 firearms, two of which were stolen.
New FDOT initiative aims to bring traffic deaths and injuries down
Law enforcement agencies around the state are uniting in a mission to make Florida roads safer.
Law enforcement agencies around the state are uniting in a mission to make Florida roads safer.
Arson suspect critically injured after lighting himself, Zephyrhills home on fire, investigators say
Law enforcement officials are investigating a house fire that sent three people, including an arson suspect, to the hospital Tuesday morning.
Law enforcement officials are investigating a house fire that sent three people, including an arson suspect, to the hospital Tuesday morning.
‘Too pretty to rob’: Would-be robber asks victim for her number
The man robbed the woman at gunpoint and later messaged her on Facebook to ask her out.
The man robbed the woman at gunpoint and later messaged her on Facebook to ask her out.
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws, young nephew die in apparent murder-suicide: Reports
Investigators suspect Terry Janway, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson’s mother-in-law, of shooting and killing her husband, Jack, and their grandson, 11-year-old Dalton Janway.
Investigators suspect Terry Janway, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson’s mother-in-law, of shooting and killing her husband, Jack, and their grandson, 11-year-old Dalton Janway.
Police: Stranger 'eviscerated' dog in unprovoked attack at North Carolina park
The dog's owner told authorities that while she was playing pickleball, a stranger came up to her dog, grabbed it by its throat and starting slashing the animal with a knife.
The dog's owner told authorities that while she was playing pickleball, a stranger came up to her dog, grabbed it by its throat and starting slashing the animal with a knife.
TPD: Man found lying in road with serious injuries
Early Tuesday morning, Tampa police found a man lying in the road near the Hillsborough Av W/Dale Mabry SB exit ramp.
Early Tuesday morning, Tampa police found a man lying in the road near the Hillsborough Av W/Dale Mabry SB exit ramp.
Suspect arrested in killing of Boston-area couple celebrating their 50th anniversary
Christopher Ferguson was arrested a day after the couple and the woman’s 97-year-old mother were found murdered at their home. It appeared there was no connection between the victims and the suspect, officials said.
Christopher Ferguson was arrested a day after the couple and the woman’s 97-year-old mother were found murdered at their home. It appeared there was no connection between the victims and the suspect, officials said.
Second suspect arrested in game room shooting at Tampa apartment complex: Police
Another teen was arrested Monday in the game room shooting at a Tampa apartment complex, police said.
Another teen was arrested Monday in the game room shooting at a Tampa apartment complex, police said.
Family of Ajike 'AJ' Owens speaks out after neighbor charged with manslaughter, not murder
The family of Ajike "AJ" Owens said they were "deeply disappointed" in the charges the state filed Monday against Susan Lorincz in the shooting death of her Ocala neighbor, according to a statement from the family's attorney.
The family of Ajike "AJ" Owens said they were "deeply disappointed" in the charges the state filed Monday against Susan Lorincz in the shooting death of her Ocala neighbor, according to a statement from the family's attorney.
15 arrests made in weekend street racing sting in Hillsborough County: Authorities
A street racing sting led to 15 arrests by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Tampa Police Department over the weekend.
A street racing sting led to 15 arrests by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Tampa Police Department over the weekend.
Florida man convicted of double murder slams elbow into attorney's head: 'I've taken a lot better shots'
A Florida man convicted in a double murder case elbowed his attorney in the head during a court appearance on Monday.
A Florida man convicted in a double murder case elbowed his attorney in the head during a court appearance on Monday.
No murder charge for Susan Lorincz in shooting death of Florida neighbor through door, state attorney says
The state attorney has officially filed criminal charges against Susan Lorincz after she allegedly shot and killed her neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens following a reported dispute with her children.
The state attorney has officially filed criminal charges against Susan Lorincz after she allegedly shot and killed her neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens following a reported dispute with her children.
Pedestrian deaths in US reach highest level in 40 years
Since 2010, pedestrian deaths have increased 77%, compared to a 25% increase for all other traffic related deaths, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Since 2010, pedestrian deaths have increased 77%, compared to a 25% increase for all other traffic related deaths, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Colorado Springs gay club shooting suspect pleads guilty, gets life in prison
Anderson Lee Aldrich, the suspect in the Colorado Springs gay nightclub shooting, pleaded guilty Monday to five counts of murder and 46 counts of attempted murder.
Anderson Lee Aldrich, the suspect in the Colorado Springs gay nightclub shooting, pleaded guilty Monday to five counts of murder and 46 counts of attempted murder.
Pinellas sheriff: No charges for Dunedin homeowner who shot at pool cleaner
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, a Dunedin man who shot at his pool guy committed no crime and was within his rights to defend his home.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, a Dunedin man who shot at his pool guy committed no crime and was within his rights to defend his home.
Massachusetts couple stabbed to death while celebrating 50th wedding anniversary
A couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary were stabbed to death, along with another family member, in what law enforcement officials said was probably a random attack.
A couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary were stabbed to death, along with another family member, in what law enforcement officials said was probably a random attack.