Manatee County substitute teacher accused of pulling child into closet, making ‘inappropriate request’
A substitute teacher in Manatee County has been arrested after deputies say he pulled a 10-year-old girl into a closet and made an inappropriate request during school hours.
A substitute teacher in Manatee County has been arrested after deputies say he pulled a 10-year-old girl into a closet and made an inappropriate request during school hours.
Border Patrol agents seize 52 lbs. of meth hidden in tire at US-Mexico border
Two people, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican national, were arrested.
Two people, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican national, were arrested.
New Port Richey man hit, killed in Tarpon Springs crash after getting out of car on U.S. 19
A New Port Richey man is dead after being hit by two vehicles Tuesday evening at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs, officers said.
A New Port Richey man is dead after being hit by two vehicles Tuesday evening at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs, officers said.
Florida cracks down on repeat drunk drivers, boaters with Trenton's Law
Trenton’s Law is named after 18-year-old Trenton Johnson, who was killed by a repeat drunk driver. The new law, which takes effect October 1, increases penalties for DUI and BUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide, raising prison terms from 15 to 30 years for offenders with prior convictions.
Trenton’s Law is named after 18-year-old Trenton Johnson, who was killed by a repeat drunk driver. The new law, which takes effect October 1, increases penalties for DUI and BUI manslaughter or vehicular homicide, raising prison terms from 15 to 30 years for offenders with prior convictions.
Man, woman found dead inside Tampa home after murder-suicide
A man and woman were found dead inside a Tampa home after a murder-suicide Tuesday afternoon, according to officers.
A man and woman were found dead inside a Tampa home after a murder-suicide Tuesday afternoon, according to officers.
Dozens of victims discovered inside Tampa mansion linked to church forced labor scheme
Investigators say a sprawling Tampa mansion served as the backdrop for a disturbing operation.
Investigators say a sprawling Tampa mansion served as the backdrop for a disturbing operation.
Several teens charged with battery after attack at Brooksville Youth Academy
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is investigating a case of battery involving several teens at the Brooksville Youth Academy.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is investigating a case of battery involving several teens at the Brooksville Youth Academy.
Nearly 2 dozen cats found living in squalor next to dead felines inside car at a Clearwater Starbucks: Police
A Largo man has been arrested after police say 21 cats were found malnourished, living in a dirty car alongside two dead felines.
A Largo man has been arrested after police say 21 cats were found malnourished, living in a dirty car alongside two dead felines.
Dover double homicide trial begins with prosecution seeking death penalty
The murder trial of Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc is underway in the Hillsborough County Courthouse.
The murder trial of Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc is underway in the Hillsborough County Courthouse.
Jewish Congregation of Venice threats deemed a hoax: Police
Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”
Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”
Bradenton police investigating homicide after woman dies at scene of crash
A woman’s death is being investigated as a homicide after police say she suffered extensive injuries that were inconsistent with the crash scene where she was found.
A woman’s death is being investigated as a homicide after police say she suffered extensive injuries that were inconsistent with the crash scene where she was found.
Florida man convicted of stabbing married couple to death in 1990 robbery executed
A man convicted of fatally stabbing a married couple during a 1990 robbery in South Florida was executed on Tuesday evening.
A man convicted of fatally stabbing a married couple during a 1990 robbery in South Florida was executed on Tuesday evening.
Epic Universe Stardust Racers death was not an 'isolated incident' and ‘entirely preventable,' Ben Crump says
It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.
It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.
Florida trooper injured in I-4 crash involving stolen vehicle in Polk County, officials say
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
Keith O’Connor has longstanding ties with suspect whose arrest sparked FDLE investigation
Keith O'Connor, Tampa's code enforcement director and the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, has a long history with the employee whose criminal charges sparked an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Keith O'Connor, Tampa's code enforcement director and the husband of former Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, has a long history with the employee whose criminal charges sparked an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself to keep hoax alive, sheriff says: 'Completely made up'
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Four IEDs found in Grand Blanc Church shooter's pickup truck, ATF says
The ATF confirms four crude homemade IEDs were found in the pickup truck of the man who attacked and killed members of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Latter-Day Saints.
The ATF confirms four crude homemade IEDs were found in the pickup truck of the man who attacked and killed members of the Grand Blanc Township Church of Latter-Day Saints.
Retired Polk County deputy accused of fleeing from deputies with unrestrained child in front seat of car
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
A retired Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested over the weekend after fleeing from deputies with an unrestrained child in the front seat of his car, according to officials.
HCSO detention deputy accused of DUI in Manatee County
A detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested in Manatee County, accused of driving under the influence.
A detention deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested in Manatee County, accused of driving under the influence.
Austin yogurt shop murders linked to known serial killer, rapist through DNA
After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.
After more than three decades, Austin police investigators on Monday identified a dead serial killer as the man they believe is responsible for the unsolved 1991 quadruple murder at an Austin yogurt shop.