Second deputy leaves hospital, recovering from home after Ruskin ambush: HCSO
Both Hillsborough County deputies have been released from the hospital, after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
Both Hillsborough County deputies have been released from the hospital, after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
3-year-old killed after being hit by truck in Winter Haven: PCSO
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a fatal crash from Friday night that claimed the life of a 3-year-old girl.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a fatal crash from Friday night that claimed the life of a 3-year-old girl.
Tennessee woman arrested after allegedly trying to drown one of her children in backyard pool
A Tennessee woman was arrested this week after authorities said she tried to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool.
A Tennessee woman was arrested this week after authorities said she tried to drown one of her children in a backyard swimming pool.
Hillsborough deputy arrested for stalking driver after traffic stop: Officials
A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested Friday for stalking a driver he pulled over during a July traffic stop.
A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested Friday for stalking a driver he pulled over during a July traffic stop.
Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta
A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.
A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.
Shelia Ann Nichols: Georgia woman ID-ed in 1983 Everglades murder mystery
Florida investigators identified a teenager from Decatur who vanished in 1983 and was found dead in the Florida Everglades.
Florida investigators identified a teenager from Decatur who vanished in 1983 and was found dead in the Florida Everglades.
Hillsborough County deputy released from hospital after ‘ambush' shooting in Ruskin
One Hillsborough County deputy has been released from the hospital, and another is recovering after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
One Hillsborough County deputy has been released from the hospital, and another is recovering after they were injured in an ambush shooting in Ruskin on Thursday.
DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted of 2006 murder
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Friday for 61-year-old William Frances Silvia, who was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife in 2006.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Friday for 61-year-old William Frances Silvia, who was convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife in 2006.
Bradenton officer justified in deadly shooting of Willie Bell, prosecutors say
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its investigation into the March 10 officer-involved shooting that killed Willie Tyrone Bell, 56, during a search warrant in Bradenton. The State Attorney’s Office determined the SWAT officer's use of deadly force was legally justified.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its investigation into the March 10 officer-involved shooting that killed Willie Tyrone Bell, 56, during a search warrant in Bradenton. The State Attorney’s Office determined the SWAT officer's use of deadly force was legally justified.
Woman sentenced for posing on donation sites as family of Houston teen killed in 2025 Texas flood
Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic.
Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic.
Family of death row inmate blames doctor in botched execution
The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May.
The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May.
College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later
The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is now facing criminal charges.
The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is now facing criminal charges.
2 deputies injured, suspect killed in Ruskin ‘ambush’ shooting: Sheriff
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Holiday shooting: Man killed after argument, suspect detained: PSO
A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Holiday, and the suspected gunman is in custody, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Holiday, and the suspected gunman is in custody, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
Ex-Florida police chief was having affair, sex on duty with wife of suspect under investigation: FDLE report
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Former Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens, who was placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in June, allegedly had an affair with the estranged wife of a suspect who was being actively investigated as part of a criminal probe, according to investigations by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
2 teens accused of stealing Camry fished out of Manatee River
Deputies arrested two teenagers Wednesday night after a wild sequence involving a stolen car and a desperate attempt to swim across the Manatee River to escape law enforcement.
Deputies arrested two teenagers Wednesday night after a wild sequence involving a stolen car and a desperate attempt to swim across the Manatee River to escape law enforcement.
Pinellas County scammers posing as animal control officers, demanding cash for fake pet surgeries
Pinellas County officials are warning residents to hang up on callers posing as emergency animal control officers demanding immediate phone payments.
Pinellas County officials are warning residents to hang up on callers posing as emergency animal control officers demanding immediate phone payments.
Suspect accused of brutally beating, disfiguring man at Bartlett Park arrested for attempted murder
St. Petersburg police arrested a 49-year-old man for attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly beat a victim at a local park and stole from his backpack.
St. Petersburg police arrested a 49-year-old man for attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly beat a victim at a local park and stole from his backpack.
CBP officers seize counterfeit FIFA World Cup jerseys at Port of Rochester
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says officers working at the Rochester, New York port of entry seized 80 counterfeit soccer jerseys, including 40 FIFA jerseys.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says officers working at the Rochester, New York port of entry seized 80 counterfeit soccer jerseys, including 40 FIFA jerseys.
3 dead after carbon monoxide found in Ford Explorer
The presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle in Toledo, Ohio, where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died Wednesday in what an official described as an accident.
The presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle in Toledo, Ohio, where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died Wednesday in what an official described as an accident.