Former Spoto High principal arrested for not reporting child was inappropriately touched by teen at daycare
Spoto High School's former principal is behind bars after failing to report that a 4-year-old was inappropriately touched by a teen at the school's daycare, deputies said.
Spoto High School's former principal is behind bars after failing to report that a 4-year-old was inappropriately touched by a teen at the school's daycare, deputies said.
Eight Americans arrested in Bahamas after authorities discover 'high-powered weapons' cache, ammunition
Authorities said Americans were arrested in Bimini, Bahamas, after police discovered high-powered weapons, ammunition and undeclared cash on their boat during a search.
Authorities said Americans were arrested in Bimini, Bahamas, after police discovered high-powered weapons, ammunition and undeclared cash on their boat during a search.
2 in custody after 5 shot near Howard University during homecoming event: police
Police say five people were shot near Howard University Friday night.
Police say five people were shot near Howard University Friday night.
Pinellas County Schools considers new AI weapon detection system
A new Florida law requires all schools in the state to keep their classroom doors locked, but recent data shows that weapons are still making their way onto campuses.
A new Florida law requires all schools in the state to keep their classroom doors locked, but recent data shows that weapons are still making their way onto campuses.
Mother shares story of loss for National Drug Take Back Day
One Tampa Bay mother is sharing the story of her son's deadly overdose, in hopes of raising awareness ahead of National Drug Take Back Day.
One Tampa Bay mother is sharing the story of her son's deadly overdose, in hopes of raising awareness ahead of National Drug Take Back Day.
Starbucks customer accused of ripping down store's Pride flag
St. Petersburg police say 31-year-old Tucker Alden Kemp, of Clearwater, was arrested Wednesday morning for damaging the wall and Pride flag at the Starbucks on the 900 block of 4th Street.
St. Petersburg police say 31-year-old Tucker Alden Kemp, of Clearwater, was arrested Wednesday morning for damaging the wall and Pride flag at the Starbucks on the 900 block of 4th Street.
Florida man throws rock through ICE agent’s car window as his father was being arrested: Police
A Florida man is facing felony charges after police say he shattered a federal agent’s car by throwing a large rock at its window.
A Florida man is facing felony charges after police say he shattered a federal agent’s car by throwing a large rock at its window.
Illegal immigrant accused of choking, punching trooper in Tampa
An illegal immigrant is being held without bond in Hillsborough County after a trooper says he punched and choked him as he was being detained.
An illegal immigrant is being held without bond in Hillsborough County after a trooper says he punched and choked him as he was being detained.
Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit 2025
Students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system can gain insight into how it operates during the Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit.
Students, professionals, and anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system can gain insight into how it operates during the Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit.
Government shutdown halts ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ court fight
The ongoing federal government shutdown has temporarily paused a high-profile legal battle over a controversial immigrant-detention center located in the Everglades.
The ongoing federal government shutdown has temporarily paused a high-profile legal battle over a controversial immigrant-detention center located in the Everglades.
Parrish mother says teacher dragged her son across classroom, sat on him
A Parrish mother is searching for answers after she said her son went through an experience no four-year-old should ever face.
A Parrish mother is searching for answers after she said her son went through an experience no four-year-old should ever face.
Scammers target 'tap-to-pay' credit card feature
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about ‘ghost tapping’, which targets the ‘tap to pay’ feature on credit cards and smartphones.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about ‘ghost tapping’, which targets the ‘tap to pay’ feature on credit cards and smartphones.
Pasco County family still searching for answers in a 2015 missing woman case
Family still searches for answers in New Port Richey missing woman case.
Family still searches for answers in New Port Richey missing woman case.
Cheerleader dies after being shot at high school bonfire, remembered for having 'spunk to her step'
Kimber Mills was planning to attend University of Alabama to become a nurse before Sunday's shooting in Alabama.
Kimber Mills was planning to attend University of Alabama to become a nurse before Sunday's shooting in Alabama.
Polk County teacher accused of lying about being ‘shoulder checked’ by fellow educator at school
A Polk County teacher from Lake Shipp Elementary School was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say she falsely reported being ‘shoulder-checked’ by another teacher at school for the second time in five years.
A Polk County teacher from Lake Shipp Elementary School was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say she falsely reported being ‘shoulder-checked’ by another teacher at school for the second time in five years.
Porta-potty peep scheme busted as man faces nearly 100 charges for filming students: police
Tyler Pavlick is accused of placing hidden cameras at a school event and fair in Iowa.
Tyler Pavlick is accused of placing hidden cameras at a school event and fair in Iowa.
Missing Bradenton teen found after statewide alert
A Bradenton teenager who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert earlier this week has been safely located. No other details were provided.
A Bradenton teenager who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert earlier this week has been safely located. No other details were provided.
Two injured in Clearwater stabbing: Police
Clearwater police are investigating an early Thursday morning stabbing that sent two men to the hospital.
Clearwater police are investigating an early Thursday morning stabbing that sent two men to the hospital.
Georgia man arrested for allegedly shooting at North Carolina home after tearing down Trump banner
Benjamin Campbell was extradited from Georgia following the Sept. 6 incident.
Benjamin Campbell was extradited from Georgia following the Sept. 6 incident.
Judge finds HCSO in contempt for public record delay in Sabrina Aisenberg case
A Tampa attorney wants to take a look at the documents in the disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg. A judge found the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in contempt for a slow handover of the files.
A Tampa attorney wants to take a look at the documents in the disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg. A judge found the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in contempt for a slow handover of the files.