Drones with live camera feed give St. Petersburg police officers real-time information during active calls

St. Petersburg police officers have a new vantage point on crime scenes before they even step out of their patrol cars, thanks to a fleet of 11 drones that have cameras that live stream information about suspects and scenes, and get there in half the time.

USF student murders lead to first-of-its-kind probe into AI’s role in criminal activity

Hillsborough State Attorney Suzy Lopez and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier have announced a first-of-its-kind public safety partnership to examine the role artificial intelligence may play in criminal activity.

Crypto scam networks targeting Americans dismantled in global sting, 270+ arrested

A global operation led by Dubai Police, with the FBI and international partners, led to more than 270 arrests and dismantled crypto scam centers targeting victims worldwide.

Pasco County school resource officer accused of sending flirtatious messages, photo of dead body to teen girl

A Pasco County Sheriff’s Office deputy and school resource officer at Pinecrest Academy in Wesley Chapel is out of a job after an arrest affidavit states that he sent flirtatious messages and an image of a dead body to a 13-year-old girl.

Nick Reiner's preliminary hearing for murder of parents pushed to September

On Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge decided to push back court proceedings to September for Nick Reiner, accused in the double murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

USF to hold vigil for slain students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy

The University of South Florida will honor the lives of graduate students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy with an on-campus vigil on Friday.

USF students, victims' families demand answers about off-campus housing: 'Why was no strong action taken?'

Calls for accountability, transparency and change are growing in the wake of a double homicide near the University of South Florida, as families and students question whether the tragedy could have been prevented.

Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

Former Polk County deputy arrested, accused of ‘emotionally entangled’ relationship with teen cadet: PCSO

A former Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy who served as an advisor for the agency’s cadet program is facing multiple felony charges after he reportedly sent inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old cadet that he was supervising, according to PCSO.

Former NBA player Damon Jones pleads guilty in NBA gambling case

Damon Jones on Tuesday was the first person to plead guilty in a gambling probe that resulted in the arrests of over 30 individuals, including mobsters and basketball figures.

Terry Rozier facing more federal charges in NBA gambling scheme

Terry Rozier is facing additional charges connected to an NBA gambling investigation. Last year, Rozier was arrested after he was accused in a scheme of exploiting sensitive information about players to win bets on NBA games.