Illegal immigrant charged with DUI after crashing friend's truck and leaving the scene: PCSO
An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been arrested and charged with a DUI after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he drove into a concrete barrier on SR 33 North in Polk City.
An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been arrested and charged with a DUI after the Polk County Sheriff's Office says he drove into a concrete barrier on SR 33 North in Polk City.
Alex Pretti shooting: 2 Border Patrol agents reportedly identified in Minnesota incident
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
Tampa ‘super speeder’ accused of going over 120 mph on Howard Frankland Bridge: FHP
A Tampa driver was arrested after troopers say he was going more than 120 mph on the Howard Frankland Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Tampa driver was arrested after troopers say he was going more than 120 mph on the Howard Frankland Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Marion County deputy plans lawsuit after arrest by fellow deputies, charges dropped
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy plans to file a civil lawsuit after he was arrested by fellow deputies, an incident his attorney says violated his constitutional rights.
A Marion County sheriff’s deputy plans to file a civil lawsuit after he was arrested by fellow deputies, an incident his attorney says violated his constitutional rights.
Hillsborough County bus aide caught on camera hitting child with autism while driver laughs: HCSO
A Hillsborough County bus aide and driver are facing charges after investigators say they were captured on camera abusing a child with autism.
A Hillsborough County bus aide and driver are facing charges after investigators say they were captured on camera abusing a child with autism.
Governor DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed Florida police officer during 1991 traffic stop
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of killing a Fort Pierce police officer during a 1991 traffic stop, as DeSantis moves rapidly to continue executions after the state set a modern-era record last year.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of killing a Fort Pierce police officer during a 1991 traffic stop, as DeSantis moves rapidly to continue executions after the state set a modern-era record last year.
Epstein files: DOJ releases millions of files including new mugshot of Ghislaine Maxwell, FBI agent interviews
The Justice Department on Friday released 3 million pages of documents in the latest Jeffrey Epstein disclosure, along with 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.
The Justice Department on Friday released 3 million pages of documents in the latest Jeffrey Epstein disclosure, along with 2,000 videos and 180,000 images.
Woman lured to puppy sale shot, body set on fire in South Carolina, police say
Three suspects were arrested in a South Carolina murder case where a woman was allegedly shot and set on fire after a fake puppy sale meetup.
Three suspects were arrested in a South Carolina murder case where a woman was allegedly shot and set on fire after a fake puppy sale meetup.
Clearwater man stabs mom to death during argument: Police
A Clearwater man is accused of killing his mother.
A Clearwater man is accused of killing his mother.
New app feature aims to help foster youth who are at risk of human trafficking
For some teens in foster care, "home" isn’t a bedroom — it’s a backpack, and advocates say that instability can make young people more vulnerable to human trafficking.
For some teens in foster care, "home" isn’t a bedroom — it’s a backpack, and advocates say that instability can make young people more vulnerable to human trafficking.
Corrections officer arrested for allegedly assaulting inmate being treated at hospital
A corrections officer with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and fired after he allegedly assaulted an inmate who was being treated at the hospital.
A corrections officer with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and fired after he allegedly assaulted an inmate who was being treated at the hospital.
LALA restaurant and bar owner accused of having child pornography
The owner of LALA in St. Petersburg and Tampa has been arrested on child porn charges.
The owner of LALA in St. Petersburg and Tampa has been arrested on child porn charges.
Man with pitch fork, hatchet arrested after attempted nighttime break-ins: Deputies
A frightening confrontation unfolded in Merritt Island after a homeowner reported that a man tried to break into a house, authorities said.
A frightening confrontation unfolded in Merritt Island after a homeowner reported that a man tried to break into a house, authorities said.
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Orange County for excessive speeding
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Thursday, after police say she was driving over 100 mph.
Lakeland PD’s red-light program catching serious violations as they work to curb dangerous driving
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions.
A way that the Lakeland Police Department is trying to reduce the number of traffic homicides and crashes is by using red-light cameras, which have captured serious speeding violations and near-collisions.
Venice woman arrested in illegal gambling operation at arcade, 66 slot machines seized: SCSO
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Skeletal remains identified as 19-year-old Florida man reported missing nearly a decade ago
The nine-year search for Jacob Lyon has ended after authorities confirmed on Monday that skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Florida’s Panhandle in 2022 belong to the missing 19-year-old.
The nine-year search for Jacob Lyon has ended after authorities confirmed on Monday that skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Florida’s Panhandle in 2022 belong to the missing 19-year-old.
Ex-Illinois deputy sentenced for murder of Sonya Massey
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, was sentenced on Thursday.
Choppy, windy conditions expected for Gasparilla flotilla, could be dangerous: Police
A windy forecast ahead of Gasparilla is raising safety concerns, as crowded waterways and choppy conditions could create dangerous situations.
A windy forecast ahead of Gasparilla is raising safety concerns, as crowded waterways and choppy conditions could create dangerous situations.
Tampa, St. Pete homicides, other crimes drop to lowest level in 50+ years — here’s what helped
As officers begin their shifts, new stats are showing their hard work is paying off in a big way. Both St. Petersburg and Tampa marked the lowest number of homicides in 2025 in more than 50 years.
As officers begin their shifts, new stats are showing their hard work is paying off in a big way. Both St. Petersburg and Tampa marked the lowest number of homicides in 2025 in more than 50 years.