Jury unanimously recommends death penalty for Jennifer Odom’s convicted killer
The jury has unanimously recommended the death penalty for Jeffrey Crum in the decades-old kidnapping, sexual battery and murder of Jennifer Odom.
The jury has unanimously recommended the death penalty for Jeffrey Crum in the decades-old kidnapping, sexual battery and murder of Jennifer Odom.
St. Pete school bus carrying 27 students involved in crash
A school bus carrying more than 20 students crashed with another car in St. Petersburg Tuesday afternoon.
A school bus carrying more than 20 students crashed with another car in St. Petersburg Tuesday afternoon.
Florida man accused of pouring meth into sippy cup that toddler drank from: NCSO
A Florida man is accused of pouring methamphetamine into a sippy cup that a 1-year-old child later drank from inside a Callahan home earlier this year, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man is accused of pouring methamphetamine into a sippy cup that a 1-year-old child later drank from inside a Callahan home earlier this year, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.
15-year-old arrested after teen stabbed near Lennard High School: HCSO
A 15-year-old was arrested on an attempted murder charge after another teenager was stabbed Monday afternoon near a 7-Eleven in Ruskin, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A 15-year-old was arrested on an attempted murder charge after another teenager was stabbed Monday afternoon near a 7-Eleven in Ruskin, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Florida sheriff’s office warns students about playing ‘senior assassin’ game
Highlands County deputies and school officials are warning students and parents about the dangers of a game called "Senior Assassin" after learning a large group plans to play.
Highlands County deputies and school officials are warning students and parents about the dangers of a game called "Senior Assassin" after learning a large group plans to play.
163 missing Florida kids rescued, 3 arrested during Operation Statewide Shield
A historic Florida child recovery operation rescued 163 missing children and led to multiple arrests across several regions.
A historic Florida child recovery operation rescued 163 missing children and led to multiple arrests across several regions.
Hillsborough man accused of slapping teen during golf course argument: PCSO
A Hillsborough County man is accused of grabbing a 15-year-old boy by the shirt and slapping him in the head and face during an argument over play on a golf course in East Lake, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
A Hillsborough County man is accused of grabbing a 15-year-old boy by the shirt and slapping him in the head and face during an argument over play on a golf course in East Lake, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Byron Donalds announces Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate during Miami event
Republican candidate for governor, Byron Donalds, announced Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate during a campaign event Tuesday morning in Miami.
Republican candidate for governor, Byron Donalds, announced Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate during a campaign event Tuesday morning in Miami.
Avian art exhibition helps birds take flight again
After dropping off an injured bird at the Birds in Helping Hands rehab facility in Pinellas County, art gallery owner Brenda McMahon had a light-bulb moment.
After dropping off an injured bird at the Birds in Helping Hands rehab facility in Pinellas County, art gallery owner Brenda McMahon had a light-bulb moment.
Florida man arrested in $206K luxury car insurance fraud scheme
A man faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly running a massive $206,000 vehicle insurance fraud scheme across Florida, according to state officials.
A man faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly running a massive $206,000 vehicle insurance fraud scheme across Florida, according to state officials.
Tropical system off Africa tracks west toward islands with 70% formation chance
Meteorologists are closely monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean as one system near Africa approaches tropical depression status while traveling westward toward the islands.
Meteorologists are closely monitoring two areas of interest in the Atlantic Ocean as one system near Africa approaches tropical depression status while traveling westward toward the islands.
Florida proposes dropping 4 vaccines from school entry requirements
Florida health officials are proposing to remove four vaccines from requirements for children attending public and private schools, advancing part of a broader effort by the DeSantis administration to eliminate vaccine mandates.
Florida health officials are proposing to remove four vaccines from requirements for children attending public and private schools, advancing part of a broader effort by the DeSantis administration to eliminate vaccine mandates.
Florida tourism dips again as Canadian visitors decline sharply
Florida tourism declined for a second consecutive quarter as the state saw fewer domestic, overseas and Canadian visitors compared with the same period last year.
Florida tourism declined for a second consecutive quarter as the state saw fewer domestic, overseas and Canadian visitors compared with the same period last year.
Plant City residents push back against Flock cameras during tense commission meeting
A presentation about Plant City's Flock camera system turned tense Monday night as residents challenged a Flock Safety representative over the use of license plate-reading technology in their community.
A presentation about Plant City's Flock camera system turned tense Monday night as residents challenged a Flock Safety representative over the use of license plate-reading technology in their community.
Partial lunar eclipse August 2026: When and how to watch in Florida
In a few days, the Earth's shadow will cover 96% of the moon's surface in a partial lunar eclipse.
In a few days, the Earth's shadow will cover 96% of the moon's surface in a partial lunar eclipse.
Suspicious death investigation underway after woman found dead: MCSO
A suspicious death investigation is underway in Manatee County after deputies discovered a woman's body behind a Bradenton home.
A suspicious death investigation is underway in Manatee County after deputies discovered a woman's body behind a Bradenton home.
Juvenile critically injured in stabbing outside Ruskin 7-Eleven
A juvenile is in critical condition after a stabbing that stemmed from a fight in Ruskin Monday afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
A juvenile is in critical condition after a stabbing that stemmed from a fight in Ruskin Monday afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Police hunt for straw hat-wearing suspect in Largo bank robbery
Police are searching for a suspect that robbed a Largo bank Monday afternoon.
Police are searching for a suspect that robbed a Largo bank Monday afternoon.
Swimmer bitten by shark off Boca Grande Key rescued by nurses, Good Samaritan, Coast Guard
A swimmer was rescued Sunday evening off Boca Grande Key in the Florida Keys after reportedly being bitten on the leg by a shark near a recreational boat.
A swimmer was rescued Sunday evening off Boca Grande Key in the Florida Keys after reportedly being bitten on the leg by a shark near a recreational boat.
Jurors to decide if Jennifer Odom’s convicted killer gets death penalty
The same jury that convicted Jeffrey Crum of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing Jennifer Odom will now decide if he gets the death penalty or another life sentence.
The same jury that convicted Jeffrey Crum of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and killing Jennifer Odom will now decide if he gets the death penalty or another life sentence.