Mother of 3-year-old victim overcome with anger after Hillsborough daycare worker arrested for child abuse

A Tampa Bay area mother said she was overcome with anger last month when her 3-year-old son came home from daycare with multiple lacerations to his face and neck. Deputies are now charging the daycare worker accused of causing the injuries with child abuse.

Seminole man arrested on child pornography charges: Deputies

A Seminole man was arrested on child pornography charges on Monday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. 

Governor Ron DeSantis, law enforcement officials push 'sense of urgency' on illegal immigration

Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.

Coin dealer accused of scamming customers out of thousands of dollars – it's not the first time

A coin dealer is sitting behind bars after investigators said he promised his customers gold coins and silver bars from his booth at a Manatee County flea market. They said he actually scammed them out of tens of thousands of dollars.  

Video released: Man arrested for DUI after being found unresponsive in running car, HCPD says

Body camera video was released on Wednesday after a DUI arrest involving a man who was found unresponsive in his car with a blood alcohol level of .523 on Jan. 7 in Haines City. 

New Orleans attack suspect had no criminal intent during his Tampa visit: FBI

The FBI says the man responsible for the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans had no criminal intent when he visited Tampa during a three-day period between October 26 and 28, 2024.

Gasparilla 2025: Here’s how to recycle your beads

As pirates pillage and plunder the city of Tampa, a boatload of beads will be tossed and captured as bounty. 

Missing Polk County man found safe

A missing elderly man has been found and is safe, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.