U.S. Marshals Task Force: A lifeline for missing children

In a world where the safety of children is paramount, the U.S. Marshals-led task force is making significant strides in locating and recovering missing children. 

Anna Kepner: Mom of teen who died on cruise ship remembers her daughter’s constant smile

The mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead aboard a cruise ship, is sharing memories of her daughter and describing her as a joyful, compassionate young woman.

Where is Samantha Fiddler? The mystery behind a Canadian mom's disappearance in Polk County

In a case that has puzzled authorities and left a family in anguish, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is intensifying its investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Samantha Fiddler, a Canadian mother of three.

Epstein files: When will they be released?

The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.

TECO, Duke Energy warn of utility scams on awareness day

TECO, Duke Energy, and the Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida (BBB) have designated Wednesday, Nov. 19 as Utility Scam Awareness Day in an effort to educate residents about these kinds of schemes.

Man arrested after chase in stolen F-150, detectives find meth in backpack: HCSO

A man accused of stealing a truck in Plant City is facing several charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives and an aviation unit tracked him down during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon.

FHP releases photos of driver, SUV suspected in deadly Wesley Chapel hit-and-run

The Florida Highway Patrol released multiple photos of a driver and vehicle they believe were involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 39-year-old man dead in Wesley Chapel Sunday night.

Liquor store employee robbed while suffering cardiac arrest, later dies

Authorities are investigating a robbery at a Portland liquor store where an employee suffered a medical emergency and later died.

YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast

California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.

DeSantis signs death warrant in 1987 Florida murders

In what could be Florida’s record 19th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for an inmate convicted in the 1987 murders of two people in a home in Okaloosa County.

Anna Kepner's stepbrother, 16, a 'suspect' in Florida teen's death aboard cruise ship: Court filing

The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship, is being investigated as a possible suspect in the teen's death, according to a new court filing in an unrelated family case.

Prisoner sues over Vegemite ban, citing right to Australian culture

An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is suing the state of Victoria over its ban on Vegemite in prisons.