'Psychic' convinced Tampa woman to con husband out of $1M, prosecutors say
Lin Halfon spent 13 months in jail for stealing a million dollars from her husband, Tampa businessman Richard Rappaport. Last January she took a plea deal and was deported back to Israel. Now, prosecutors say she was under the spell of a self-proclaimed psychic who now faces a long list of charges.
Two 'suspicious' homicides put Sarasota community on edge
Two women turned up dead less than two miles apart and Sarasota police are trying to figure out if the same person is responsible for both.
FBI issues ransomware attack warning after Canadian extradited to Tampa for alleged cybercrimes
The latest warning follows the extradition of a 34-year-old Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins from Canada to Tampa. He faces charges related to ransomware attacks using software known as NetWalker, which the DOJ says has been used to target businesses, municipalities, and even law enforcement.
Clearwater police arrest man accused of kicking 3-month old puppy in the face, throwing dog over wall
Police said 20-year-old Noah Counts was arrested on Clearwater Beach after multiple witnesses told officers they saw him kick a 3-month-old puppy in the face, drag the small dog by its leash, and throw the puppy over a wall.
Florida mother, daughter arrested after ‘kill list’ found on teen's phone, sheriff’s office says
A Florida student was arrested last week over an alleged "kill list," while her mother was taken into custody on unrelated charges, authorities said.
DCF failed to protect Sarasota 6-year-old from her own mother, jury finds
The jury awarded $28 million to the child's grandparents who are now her legal guardians. However, Florida law states the maximum they can receive is $200,000, unless the Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis approve more.
Attorney: Las Vegas daycare staffer threw toddler, breaking his leg
A Las Vegas daycare is being sued after a family said surveillance video showed a staffer of throwing their 2-year-old son, breaking his femur.
Florida man calls 911 to have meth tested for authenticity, deputies say
A Spring Hill man is accused of calling 911 to have the methamphetamine he recently purchased from a man he met at an area bar tested because he believed it was really bath salts.
Man arrested for deadly shooting at Tampa apartment complex
Tampa police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a January shooting death outside the Riviera Apartments.
Investigation into 2 women's bodies found weeks apart near Tamiami Trail
The deaths of two women whose bodies were found weeks apart but on the same stretch of Sarasota County roadway may be connected, according to Sarasota police.
Police say suspect confessed to stabbing death of Daytona Beach couple
Jean Robert Macean, 32, was arrested in Orlando on Thursday for the brutal murders of Brenda Aultman and Terry Aultman during Bike Week.
Police: Florida teacher arrested for hitting student with autism in face
Cocoa Beach police arrested Candice Williamson Bartell, 53, on Tuesday at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
5 Florida children face hate crime charges for attacking white students
Five South Florida middle schoolers are facing battery and hate crime charges after police say they attacked white students, punching and kicking them while yelling things like "it's opposite day" and "brown power."
Long-term missing girl last seen Nov. 10 in Milwaukee, may be in Florida
Milwaukee Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating long-term missing, Adalyn Burkett.
Man who stabbed HART bus driver found guilty of murder after jury rejects mentally ill defense
Justin McGriff was found guilty of the 2019 murder of Thomas Dunn, who was driving a HART bus when McGriff stabbed him in the neck.
Ciera Breland last seen at mother-in-law's home in Johns Creek
Police released the time and place where a missing 31-year-old mother from Indiana was last seen in Georgia.
Deputies searching for attempted sexual assault suspect who used stun gun on victim
Hillsborough County deputies are searching for a man who used a stun gun on a woman returning home after a trip to the grocery store and tried to rape her.
Video: Stolen yacht suspect crashes into boats in Newport Beach
One person is in custody Thursday after Newport Beach Police said they stole a boat, then crashed it into a marina soon after.
Sarasota police conducting death investigation
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating after the body of an adult was found near the shore of Whitaker Bayou by two people Thursday afternoon.
‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’: Mother of driver shot during road rage incident pleads for answers
The mother of an alleged aggressive driver who was shot in the face on I-275 is pleading with anyone who may have information about the shooter to come forward.