Missing Florida teen believed to be in Georgia safely located after statewide alert

A teenage girl who was at the heart of a Florida Missing Child Alert and believed to possibly be in Georgia on Tuesday has been safely located. No additional details were provided. 

Fugitive arrested in Hillsborough County after years on the run: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a wanted suspect last Thursday who spent years evading law enforcement while endangering the public and deputies.

dePaul School art exhibition: Beach Art Center hosts student gallery

A vibrant collection of youth artwork is taking center stage in Florida to spotlight the talents of children with dyslexia. The special gallery showcase offers students with the dePaul School for Dyslexia immense creative freedom to express themselves.

Florida launches investigation into CVS Caremark over pharmacy competition concerns

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into CVS Health and its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), Caremark, amid concerns that the company may be using its market power to disadvantage independent pharmacies and limit consumer choice.

Missing Florida boy found dead inside neighbor’s pool: Police

An 8-year-old boy who was reported missing on Monday was found deceased inside a neighbor’s pool, according to police.

Polk County training facility: New Bartow center honors fallen deputy, K9 partner

The Polk County Sheriff's Office unveiled a specialized training center in Bartow designed to prepare K9's and their handlers for high-stakes field operations.

US government to oppose plan to sell Titanic artifacts

The federal government argues that a plan to auction hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic would violate court orders, while the company that owns salvage rights to the Titanic wreck contends that it would not.

DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect

A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

New state-by-state ranking shows where Americans are most independent

As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence.

Hernando County detectives, FBI search for bodies linked to serial killer Billy Mansfield

Hernando County deputies and federal agents launched a fresh search on Monday for more bodies linked to imprisoned serial killer Billy Mansfield, scouring wooded properties near local ranches.

Mexican national arrested, accused of assaulting ICE agent during Florida traffic stop: FHP

A Mexican national who Florida Highway Patrol troopers say entered the United States illegally was arrested after allegedly assaulting a federal immigration agent during a traffic stop chase near Orlando earlier this week.

Bay Area water restrictions extended through October as drought conditions persist: Here's what to know

Water restrictions across the Bay Area will remain in place through the peak of summer after a regional vote to extend the Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage declaration due to ongoing drought conditions.

US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict

The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter.