Suspect in custody following carjacking, sexual assault: North Port Police Department

Law enforcement officers in Florida are investigating a carjacking that took place in North Port and a subsequent sexual assault that happened in Charlotte County.

Florida mom shot 10 times while in bed with 3 kids in murder-for-hire hit, deputies say

A Florida man has been arrested after he shot and killed his girlfriend while she slept in bed with their three children, deputies say. The man then allegedly attempted to stage the murder as a home invasion.

Florida grandmother sentenced to prison for baby's hot car death

A judge sentenced Tracey Nix to five years in prison after an emotional hearing on Thursday, nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car in Hardee County.

Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show

An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.

NCAA Women’s Final Four fan events tip off Thursday in Tampa

While UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and UConn get ready to battle for a national championship, thousands of fans are expected to fill downtown Tampa for a weekend packed with free events leading up to the NCAA Women’s Final Four at Amalie Arena.

Florida deputy killed in shootout with suspect outside store

A deputy died after being shot in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect on Wednesday, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Tavares child abuse case: Prosecutors seeking death penalty for mother, boyfriend involved in brutal beating

Prosecutors have announced they will seek the death penalty for Kimberley Mills and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, who are accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old Tavares boy Xavier Williams.

Teen hospitalized after being hit by car on downtown Tampa bridge: TPD

The Tampa Police Department says a teen suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on a downtown bridge Wednesday night.