New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson indicted in 2025 jailbreak of 10 inmates
A grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson over a 2025 jailbreak involving 10 inmates.
A grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson over a 2025 jailbreak involving 10 inmates.
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.
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.
Grady Judd: Polk County man known for playing Santa busted in undercover human trafficking sting
A man known for playing Santa Claus at Polk County Christmas events was one of nearly 20 people arrested during an undercover operation that focused on child predators.
A man known for playing Santa Claus at Polk County Christmas events was one of nearly 20 people arrested during an undercover operation that focused on child predators.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting child as police search for more victims
An elementary school teacher in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child.
An elementary school teacher in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child.
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.
The University of South Florida will honor the lives of graduate students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy with an on-campus vigil on Friday.
Lakeland police seek millions from commissioners to secure AI tech contract
The Lakeland Police Department is exploring new technology aimed at modernizing policing and improving efficiency.
The Lakeland Police Department is exploring new technology aimed at modernizing policing and improving efficiency.
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.
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.
Largo man serving life since 1990: Attorneys file new motion in alleged wrongful conviction case
Attorneys are pushing to free a Largo man who they say was wrongfully convicted of several crimes almost 40 years ago.
Attorneys are pushing to free a Largo man who they say was wrongfully convicted of several crimes almost 40 years ago.
11-year-old found safe after missing child alert: PSO
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says 11-year-old Kaleb New has been found safe.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says 11-year-old Kaleb New has been found safe.
Families say complaints made to off-campus housing company were ignored before USF murders
A man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students will remain behind bars without bond following a court hearing where he chose not to appear.
A man accused of killing two University of South Florida doctoral students will remain behind bars without bond following a court hearing where he chose not to appear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Second suspect in deadly Placid Lakes neighborhood shooting arrested
The second of two suspects accused in a deadly Highlands County shooting has turned himself in.
The second of two suspects accused in a deadly Highlands County shooting has turned himself in.
College football national champion who wore wigs in fraud scheme pleads guilty to charges
Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty on Monday to defrauding investors by impersonating NFL players. Here's what to know.
Former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty on Monday to defrauding investors by impersonating NFL players. Here's what to know.
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.
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.



















