Armed citizens pull gun on knife-wielding intoxicated woman at Florida Dollar General: PCSO

A knife-wielding Kissimmee woman who is in the country illegally was arrested after threatening customers with a knife and being held at gunpoint by armed citizens at a Polk County Dollar General, according to the sheriff's office. 

Hunt continues for escaped inmate after stolen truck found

A search continues for an escaped Tennessee inmate after a truck authorities say he stole from a nearby farm was found more than 100 miles away in Illinois.

Couple to be charged after three children rescued from West Virginia ‘house of horrors’

Three children have been removed from a West Virginia home after authorities say they endured years of physical and emotional abuse and neglect at the hands of the couple who lived there, according to the local sheriff’s office.

Flight attendant arrested in $25K sweepstakes scam targeting Florida senior

An American Airlines flight attendant faces multiple felony charges after investigators say she used her job-related travel privileges to help target an elderly Palm Coast woman in a $25,000 sweepstakes scam.

Hillsborough sheriff deputies arrest man following fatal Tampa shooting: HCSO

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after an argument Tuesday night turned deadly on Taliaferro Avenue in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking

Once celebrated as high-profile figures in the luxury real estate world, the Alexander brothers are now headed to prison for 30 years after being convicted of sex trafficking.

Fugitive fraudster sentenced in $365 million Medicare scheme

A man was sentenced to 20 years prison for orchestrating a massive $365 million Medicare fraud and kickback scheme, according to officials.

Driver allegedly strikes woman, helps move her to sidewalk, then leaves her for hours

A 59-year-old woman was hit by a car, moved to a sidewalk and left there for hours. Now, Nashville police are searching for the driver as the victim remains in critical condition.

Woman found in Mexico is not Shayna Feinman, Arizona sheriff's office says

A woman found in Mexico is not Shayna Feinman, an Arizona woman who has been missing for more than two years, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Oct. 27.

4 arrested after vehicle crashes into embankment during Hillsborough pursuit: HCSO

Four people were arrested after a driver fled from deputies toward a construction zone and crashed into an embankment near Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 301, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Flight rerouted after passenger threatened to hijack plane

Authorities arrested an airline passenger for allegedly writing that he intended to hijack a United Airlines plane over the weekend.

Michelle Parker update: Dale Smith Jr.'s 46-page arrest report released; here's what we know

The 46-page arrest report for Dale Smith Jr., the ex-fiancé of Michelle Parker who has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to her 2011 disappearance and presumed death, has been released.

Florida racketeering charges filed after $2.1M Sinaloa Cartel cocaine bust

Florida has announced additional charges after law enforcement officers dismantled one of the largest drug trafficking rings in Tampa Bay history after an investigation linked a local cocaine operation directly to the Sinaloa cartel. 

Middle school teacher arrested in alleged prostitution scheme at casino hotel

A New Jersey teacher was arrested two weeks ago in connection with an alleged prostitution scheme in which a man was restrained, forced to endure sexual acts and robbed in a casino hotel room.

Hernando County deputies seek answers in 2017 disappearance, death of pregnant woman

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for new information regarding the 2017 disappearance and death of Stevencia Barlatier, a pregnant Orlando-area resident whose body was later found in rural Hernando County. 

Florida detention deputy accused of having partially nude images of female inmates on computer

A Florida detention deputy has been arrested and fired after investigators said they found screenshots of partially nude inmates and unauthorized criminal case details on his computer while investigating a potential security breach.

Tennessee inmate convicted of murder escapes from prison, manhunt underway: Officials

A manhunt is underway for a Tennessee inmate serving a life sentence for murder after he escaped from prison and stole a white heavy-duty pickup truck during his getaway. 

Injured Hillsborough County deputy recounts I-75 crash: 'Very scary moment'

Corporal Niomi Bruce with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is recovering after a driver crashed into her patrol vehicle on I-75 — while she was investigating a completely separate incident. 

Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent break-in leaves $50,000 in losses

Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa is busy getting ready to help struggling Bay Area families with the organization's annual holiday tents. But, they're now asking for community support after a recent break-in cost them an estimated $50,000.