Bradenton business catches man on security footage hitting 9-week-old puppy: ‘It was disgusting’
A man in Bradenton was arrested after he was caught on surveillance video hitting a puppy at a downtown business.
A man in Bradenton was arrested after he was caught on surveillance video hitting a puppy at a downtown business.
Woman convicted of Polk County deputy's 2022 murder sentenced to life in prison
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder learned on Friday that she will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Nearly three years after Polk County Deputy Blane Lane was shot and killed in the line of duty, the woman convicted of his murder learned on Friday that she will spend the rest of her life behind bars.
Grady Judd: ‘Operation Fool Around and Find Out Again’ human trafficking investigation nets 246 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says nearly 250 suspects face serious charges after a weeklong multi-agency undercover investigation targeting human trafficking and illegal immigration.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says nearly 250 suspects face serious charges after a weeklong multi-agency undercover investigation targeting human trafficking and illegal immigration.
Brooksville woman killed in hit-and-run crash while walking on Hernando road: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a Brooksville woman on Thursday night as she walked alongside Wiscon Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a Brooksville woman on Thursday night as she walked alongside Wiscon Road.
Tampa Police Department employee accused of creating law enforcement credentials for a family member
A Tampa Police Department employee has been arrested after investigators alleged that she falsified official records and accessed a computer in a manner that exceeded her authorized access.
A Tampa Police Department employee has been arrested after investigators alleged that she falsified official records and accessed a computer in a manner that exceeded her authorized access.
Senate declares Oct. 14 a ‘National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk’ with unanimous resolution
The resolution cited Kirk's advocacy for free speech and faith, as well as him being a champion for individual liberty.
The resolution cited Kirk's advocacy for free speech and faith, as well as him being a champion for individual liberty.
Tampa ranks among worst in U.S. for harassing debt collection calls. Here's where Florida ranks as a state
Florida is seeing one of the steepest spikes in debt collection calls in the country, and Tampa is among the hardest-hit cities.
Florida is seeing one of the steepest spikes in debt collection calls in the country, and Tampa is among the hardest-hit cities.
Body of WA triple-murder suspect Travis Decker found, authorities say
Authorities say the body of Travis Decker, the Washington man wanted in the kidnappings and murders of his three daughters, has been found.
Authorities say the body of Travis Decker, the Washington man wanted in the kidnappings and murders of his three daughters, has been found.
What is Stardust Racers? Epic Universe guest dies after riding dual-launch coaster
A man at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park died on Wednesday after riding one of the theme park's roller coasters: Stardust Racers.
A man at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park died on Wednesday after riding one of the theme park's roller coasters: Stardust Racers.
3 arrested as nearly 60 slot machines, 6 fish tables and $20K seized from illegal gambling arcades in St. Pete
Two illegal arcades in St. Petersburg have been shut down.
Two illegal arcades in St. Petersburg have been shut down.
Possible murder suspect leads hour-long police chase across Los Angeles
A police chase is underway involving a possible murder suspect near East Los Angeles.
A police chase is underway involving a possible murder suspect near East Los Angeles.
Man caught beating puppy in Bradenton arrested: Police
A man was arrested after he was caught on camera beating a 9-week-old puppy repeatedly, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
A man was arrested after he was caught on camera beating a 9-week-old puppy repeatedly, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson negotiated 'gentle' surrender, was afraid of being shot: sheriff
More details have emerged about how accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson was turned over to police while the manhunt for a suspect ensued.
More details have emerged about how accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson was turned over to police while the manhunt for a suspect ensued.
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA
Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.
Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.
Florida AG announces seizure of nearly 18,000 'dangerous' 7-OH products statewide
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update on the statewide crackdown on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products Thursday morning, where he announced the seizure of nearly 18,000 “dangerous" 7-OH products.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update on the statewide crackdown on 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products Thursday morning, where he announced the seizure of nearly 18,000 “dangerous" 7-OH products.
3 officers killed, 2 critical in York County shooting: officials
Five police officers were shot and three were killed in York County on Wednesday, officials say.
Five police officers were shot and three were killed in York County on Wednesday, officials say.
Polk County triple murderer executed after spending 3 decades on death row
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
Florida carried out its 12th execution of 2025 on Wednesday evening, when 63-year-old David Pittman was put to death by lethal injection.
Suni Bell murder trial: Five men convicted in murder of 4-year-old girl in Tampa
A jury has convicted five men of first-degree murder in the death of a four-year-old girl.
A jury has convicted five men of first-degree murder in the death of a four-year-old girl.
Florida man accused of shooting at ‘parasite' roommate with an arrow
A Florida man told investigators that he has no remorse over trying to shoot his roommate with an arrow after the pair got into an argument over a vodka bottle that was in the trash.
A Florida man told investigators that he has no remorse over trying to shoot his roommate with an arrow after the pair got into an argument over a vodka bottle that was in the trash.
Firefighters test their skills during mass-casualty exercise at TPA
Tampa International Airport completed its FAA-required Triennial Mass Casualty Exercise Wednesday. This drill modeled a commercial plane crash involving a fuel fire, injury to passengers, and multiple casualties.
Tampa International Airport completed its FAA-required Triennial Mass Casualty Exercise Wednesday. This drill modeled a commercial plane crash involving a fuel fire, injury to passengers, and multiple casualties.