Super speeders learn that violating new law is a drag
The State of Florida passed a law this year giving extra weight to law enforcement officers dealing with speeding drivers.
The State of Florida passed a law this year giving extra weight to law enforcement officers dealing with speeding drivers.
Sarasota County school bus driver sexually abused student after smoking ‘Moonshine Rock’ with her: SCSO
A Sarasota County Schools employee is accused of giving a homeless student a place to live and then sexually abusing her on several occasions.
A Sarasota County Schools employee is accused of giving a homeless student a place to live and then sexually abusing her on several occasions.
Missing Florida woman still sought by New Port Richey police 10 years after vanishing
Police in New Port Richey are still searching for a woman who was reported missing a decade ago.
Police in New Port Richey are still searching for a woman who was reported missing a decade ago.
Parents accused of leaving baby alone on Florida beach for nearly an hour claim they ‘lost track of time’
A Texas couple is facing charges after deputies say they left a six-month-old baby alone on a Florida beach for nearly an hour.
A Texas couple is facing charges after deputies say they left a six-month-old baby alone on a Florida beach for nearly an hour.
Demand outweighs space at Pinellas domestic violence shelter now facing funding cuts
Almost 8,000 people called a domestic violence hotline in Pinellas County last year, and Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA), the county’s primary provider of domestic violence services, said more people are asking for emergency shelter than there are beds available.
Almost 8,000 people called a domestic violence hotline in Pinellas County last year, and Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA), the county’s primary provider of domestic violence services, said more people are asking for emergency shelter than there are beds available.
Lawsuit accuses Polk County Sheriff’s Office of failures during 2016 child rape investigation
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a "pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights."
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a "pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights."
Spoto High School student arrested for bringing gun on campus: Deputies
A Spoto High School student was arrested on Tuesday for bringing a gun to school, according to deputies.
A Spoto High School student was arrested on Tuesday for bringing a gun to school, according to deputies.
Nude Florida man arrested after multiple home burglaries in Pinellas Park neighborhood
A nude Florida man was arrested on Tuesday after multiple home burglaries in a Pinellas Park neighborhood, according to officers.
A nude Florida man was arrested on Tuesday after multiple home burglaries in a Pinellas Park neighborhood, according to officers.
Spring Hill shootout between neighbors sends suspect to hospital, charges filed: HCSO
A shootout between two Spring Hill neighbors ended with injuries and multiple felony charges for a 26-year-old man, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A shootout between two Spring Hill neighbors ended with injuries and multiple felony charges for a 26-year-old man, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa pastor free on bail after claiming to pull gun in self-defense at city council candidate forum
A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.
A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate bonded out of jail after being arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.
Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
Drug, gun arrest after man found asleep in car at St. Pete apartment: police
A 23-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after he was found passed out in a Rolls-Royce with drugs and guns at a St. Petersburg apartment parking lot, according to police.
A 23-year-old man is facing a variety of charges after he was found passed out in a Rolls-Royce with drugs and guns at a St. Petersburg apartment parking lot, according to police.
Police release major update after viral video shows screaming woman being pulled from doorway
A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.
A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.
Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials
A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.
A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.
Spring Hill daycare worker accused of abusing disabled child calling it 'funny' at the moment
A Spring Hill daycare worker has been charged with child abuse after acting violently towards a disabled 11-year-old, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A Spring Hill daycare worker has been charged with child abuse after acting violently towards a disabled 11-year-old, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Man accused of deadly hit-and-run outside Winter Haven nightclub makes first court appearance
The man suspected of driving over and killing a 21-year-old woman after shots were fired outside a Winter Haven nightclub made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
The man suspected of driving over and killing a 21-year-old woman after shots were fired outside a Winter Haven nightclub made his first appearance in court on Tuesday.
Flinging fast food creates legal drama for St. Pete man
Perhaps Jordan Cotto had a real beef with the victim, but his choice to launch his lunch created some legal trouble for him.
Perhaps Jordan Cotto had a real beef with the victim, but his choice to launch his lunch created some legal trouble for him.
America has already seen more than 300 mass shootings in 2025, data shows
The U.S. has recorded 340 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive
The U.S. has recorded 340 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive
Florida mother accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video could face death penalty
A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.
A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.
Florida child dies after ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect: SCSO
A Florida mother and her boyfriend are behind bars after deputies say a child who showed signs of ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect died on Monday.
A Florida mother and her boyfriend are behind bars after deputies say a child who showed signs of ongoing physical abuse and prolonged neglect died on Monday.