Spring Hill man threatens ex-wife with power drill and shoots at her, arrest made: HCSO
A Spring Hill man has been charged with attempted murder after the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office says he threatened his ex-wife with a power drill before he fired a gun in her direction.
Missing Oregon toddler found dead in river died from drowning, authorities say
Authorities have confirmed that 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who was found dead in Oregon’s Siletz River, died from drowning.
Body found deep inside Weedon Island Preserve, SPPD says
A body was found deep inside Weedon Island Preserve on Friday, according to the St. Pete Police Department.
Missing St. Pete teen’s family searches area where bike was found: ‘Gives us a lot of hope'
The family of a missing high school senior from St. Pete says they are feeling hopeful after authorities discovered his bike earlier this week.
String of recent Tampa fires may be connected
A string of recent suspicious fires has sparked an investigation into their possible connection.
Accused DUI driver kills mom, injures 3 kids hours after getting out of jail for driving impaired: HCSO
A driver who deputies say was under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamine is suspected of killing a mother and seriously injuring her three children hours after being released from jail for driving under the influence.
Tampa teacher accused of stealing nearly $75K from Alessi Bakery: Affidavit
A teacher at Tampa Prep faces a long list of charges after investigators say she embezzled nearly $75,000 over a five-year period from her other employer: Alessi Bakery.
Little League president accused of stealing money from organization: TSPD
A woman who served as president of Tarpon Springs Little League faces serious charges after police say she stole tens of thousands of dollars from the organization.
Before OJ and Casey Anthony, this was the 1st courtroom verdict to be televised
Sixty-one years ago today, long before the infamous TV moments of OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony, one man's murder conviction became the first-ever courtroom verdict to be televised.
Florida man accused of shooting Tampa club employee in the face
A Florida man is accused of driving across the state and shooting an employee at Dreams Club near Ybor City in the face during a robbery.
7 suspected Colombian drug cartel leaders extradited to Tampa: FBI
FBI officials in Tampa say a Strike Force team has extradited seven suspected drug cartel leaders from Colombia, a move investigators say will likely have a "significant impact" on cartel operations.
American Airlines flight catches fire after landing in Denver: What we know
An American Airlines plane landed in Denver on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed for an evacuation. Twelve people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries.
Apparent active shooter, bomb threats at Claremont McKenna College deemed hoax: Police
Claremont McKenna College is at the center of a possible active shooter report.
Florida dishwasher arrested for rubbing sleeping woman’s leg, leading her to chase him with car: PPD
The Palmetto Police Department says a woman sleeping next to her boyfriend was awoken just before 5 a.m. on March 2 by a man rubbing her leg.
'Ghost Adventures' star’s wife accused in murder-for-hire plot with Florida inmate
A Central Florida man who was convicted of killing his family in 2019 is now being connected with a death plot to kill reality TV star Aaron Goodwin, a host of Ghost Adventures on the Discovery Channel.
Family of Hernando County man killed in deputy-involved shooting pleading for answers
The family of a Hernando County man killed in a deputy-involved shooting gathered with community members in Brooksville on Thursday to urge investigators to look further into the incident.
Man accused of ramming random couple’s car while trying to chase down girlfriend will stay behind bars
A man who police said ran an innocent couple off the road thinking it was his ex-girlfriend, killing the woman and severely injuring her boyfriend, will stay behind bars without bond.
Pinellas Juvenile Detention Center officer accused of beating up teen inmate: PCSO
A Department of Juvenile Justice Detention officer was arrested for child abuse on Wednesday after deputies say he slapped, pushed, and punched a teenage inmate, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Pink Pony Showgirls fire may be linked to 4 other arson fires: HCFR
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is investigating four arson fires that are believed to be linked and may be connected to the Pink Pony Showgirls fire.
14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High student arrested for making shooting threat on Snapchat: Deputies
A 14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High School student was arrested Thursday afternoon after making a school shooting threat on Snapchat, according to deputies.