Polk County caregiver arrested for violently shaking baby: PCSO
The day before Thanksgiving, the Polk County Sheriff's Office received an urgent 911 call about an unresponsive child at an Eagle Lake home.
The day before Thanksgiving, the Polk County Sheriff's Office received an urgent 911 call about an unresponsive child at an Eagle Lake home.
20-time felon arrested for trafficking cocaine out of Sarasota home: SPD
A 20-time convicted felon is back behind bars after Sarasota detectives discovered he was selling cocaine out of his home.
A 20-time convicted felon is back behind bars after Sarasota detectives discovered he was selling cocaine out of his home.
Drone drops steak, crab legs — and a side of contraband to SC prison
Authorities in South Carolina intercepted a drone that attempted to drop an illicit Thanksgiving feast into Lee Correctional Institution.
Authorities in South Carolina intercepted a drone that attempted to drop an illicit Thanksgiving feast into Lee Correctional Institution.
Rapper Erica Banks arrested again in metro Atlanta, this time for drugs
“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" cast member Erica Breaux arrested after police found drugs inside a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop.
“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" cast member Erica Breaux arrested after police found drugs inside a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop.
Ghislaine Maxwell case: Judge grants request to unseal case records
A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.
A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.
Florida to set new record for executions
58-year-old Mark Allen Geralds is scheduled to be executed Tuesday at the Florida State Prison in Raiford. Florida has led the nation in executions in 2024 and 2025.
58-year-old Mark Allen Geralds is scheduled to be executed Tuesday at the Florida State Prison in Raiford. Florida has led the nation in executions in 2024 and 2025.
Quick-thinking bank teller saves customer from phone scam
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
Accused kitten killer stomped on feline’s head during domestic dispute: HCSO
A Spring Hill man is accused of killing a kitten during a domestic dispute with his live-in girlfriend early Saturday morning.
A Spring Hill man is accused of killing a kitten during a domestic dispute with his live-in girlfriend early Saturday morning.
Person of interest in shooting of Jets' player Kris Boyd reportedly taken into custody
A suspect linked to the shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd was taken into police custody at a Buffalo apartment complex earlier today.
A suspect linked to the shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd was taken into police custody at a Buffalo apartment complex earlier today.
Lawyers for Florida man on death row argue for his life to be spared due to intellectual disability
Attorneys for condemned killer Frank Walls have asked the Florida Supreme Court to halt his scheduled execution next week, arguing he should be spared because he is intellectually disabled and was 19 years old at the time he murdered two people in Okaloosa County.
Attorneys for condemned killer Frank Walls have asked the Florida Supreme Court to halt his scheduled execution next week, arguing he should be spared because he is intellectually disabled and was 19 years old at the time he murdered two people in Okaloosa County.
Small plane crash-lands on road in DeLand; 2 hurt, officials say
A small plane made an emergency landing on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Jacobs Road near DeLand High School, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said.
A small plane made an emergency landing on Monday afternoon at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Jacobs Road near DeLand High School, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said.
Pennsylvania teens visiting Polk County for football championship arrested for felony retail theft: PCSO
Eight teenagers from Pennsylvania are accused of conspiring to steal more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Posner Plaza in Davenport.
Eight teenagers from Pennsylvania are accused of conspiring to steal more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Posner Plaza in Davenport.
St. Pete man tortures, kills 2 pet birds: affidavit
A St. Pete man is facing animal cruelty charges after he tortured and killed two of his pet birds, according to St. Petersburg Police.
A St. Pete man is facing animal cruelty charges after he tortured and killed two of his pet birds, according to St. Petersburg Police.
Speed limits lowered on Howard Frankland, parts of I-275 as major construction ramps up
FDOT is lowering speed limits by 5–10 mph along Howard Frankland Bridge and a section of I-275 South in Pinellas County. The reductions begin Sunday night and are expected to remain in place as construction increases in both work zones.
FDOT is lowering speed limits by 5–10 mph along Howard Frankland Bridge and a section of I-275 South in Pinellas County. The reductions begin Sunday night and are expected to remain in place as construction increases in both work zones.
1 dead, 4 injured in Clearwater sports bar shooting
Clearwater Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a popular sports bar.
Clearwater Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a popular sports bar.
Street racing arrest made after 2 cars were seen going 100 MPH in 45 MPH zone: affidavit
A Pinellas County deputy made an arrest late on Friday night after he saw two cars racing near the intersection of Tampa Road and Racetrack Road.
A Pinellas County deputy made an arrest late on Friday night after he saw two cars racing near the intersection of Tampa Road and Racetrack Road.
Tampa woman walking dog on I-275 arrested after resisting trooper: FHP
A Tampa woman walking on Interstate 275 with her dog was arrested Friday after resisting a state trooper while being cited, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A Tampa woman walking on Interstate 275 with her dog was arrested Friday after resisting a state trooper while being cited, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Wisconsin deputies stop driver, flashlight used as headlight
The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.
The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.
Armed man removed from Florida Christmas parade after suspicious actions: MCSO
An armed man was detained by law enforcement Friday night during the Stuart Christmas Parade after he was seen behaving suspiciously near Congressman Brian Mast along the parade route, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said.
An armed man was detained by law enforcement Friday night during the Stuart Christmas Parade after he was seen behaving suspiciously near Congressman Brian Mast along the parade route, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said.
Driver found with multiple weapons, container with radioactive warning label arrested in Polk County
A suspect is behind bars after police found him with multiple weapons and a plastic container with a radioactive warning label in his car late Friday evening in Polk County.
A suspect is behind bars after police found him with multiple weapons and a plastic container with a radioactive warning label in his car late Friday evening in Polk County.