Lightning postpones Gibbs football game as team seeks to honor players killed by strike 55 years ago

Sunday will mark 55 years since tragedy struck Gibbs High School in St. Petersburg. Two football players were hit by lightning during a practice huddle on the field and killed on Sept, 7, 1970. The school and the team gathered to honor their families during a special ceremony.

FDLE child porn investigation ends with arrest of Largo man

A Largo man has been charged with 15 counts of child porn possession after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement found digital images and video files showing sexual abuse of children.

Lakeland gang busted under white collar statutes after forging PPP documents

Prosecutors say members of a gang involved in a mass shooting that got a lot of attention are now behind bars after being caught stealing COVID relief money from the government.

VIDEO: Wild boar busts into Florida home, rams deputy in 'hog-wild' interaction

A Florida family was stunned when a wild boar decided to bust into their home and go "hog wild." Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) captured the incident on bodycam footage as they helped to remove the wild animal.

Florida opens 'Deportation Depot' migrant detention facility inside former prison

Florida opened a second migrant detention facility called "Deportation Depot," which is now accepting detainees, the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News on Friday.

Hulk Hogan sex tape: Judge grants restraining order in lawsuit over documentary

In a case involving the estate of the late professional wrestler Hulk Hogan and the radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge Clem, a federal judge Thursday issued a temporary restraining order to block the use of a sex tape in a documentary about Hogan.

Former police officer arrested for traveling to meet child for sex: PPPD

A 73-year-old man who spent 10 years as a Pinellas Park police officer faces serious charges after investigators say he tried to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex.

Suspect shot while assaulting woman outside home: HCSO

A suspect is hospitalized after Hillsborough County deputies say another man opened fire as the suspect attacked a woman outside a home early Friday.

Lake Wales officer and K9 dragged by driver during traffic stop, bodycam released

An officer with the Lake Wales Police Department and his K9 partner are recovering at home after being dragged and hit during a traffic stop on Sunday. 

Polk County elementary teacher accused of hitting student

A Polk County elementary school teacher was arrested for hitting a student, according to officials with the school district. 

U.S. AG Pam Bondi back in Tampa to highlight trafficking arrests

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stood alongside U.S. attorneys from Florida, Texas and Vermont to highlight indictments that were unsealed in just the last week across the country.

'Stand Your Ground' hearing continues for Tampa attorney accused of opening fire on Hillsborough deputies

The third day of a Stand Your Ground hearing wrapped up on Thursday in the case of Harold Lewis, the Tampa attorney accused of opening fire on Hillsborough County deputies during a welfare check at his home in April 2021.