Foster mother charged after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl’s body found in trunk of car in New Jersey

The foster mother of the 10-year-old Philadelphia girl whose body was found Wednesday night in Lindenwold, New Jersey, has now been charged in the child's murder, authorities announced Thursday. 

Citibank employee recalls deadly Brandon office shooting as chaos unfolded

Citibank employees returned to their offices Thursday to retrieve the belongings they left behind when they were evacuated as a gunman opened fire.

Ex-Pinellas deputy accused of tracking estranged wife using FLOCK, sheriff says: ‘Started on Valentine’s Day’

A former Pinellas County sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday morning after investigators discovered he unlawfully accessed law enforcement databases more than 100 times to stalk his estranged wife, according to the sheriff's office.

Citibank Center deadly shooting: What we know about the victims

A nine-year Citibank employee died Wednesday morning after an armed man stormed a Tampa office campus and opened fire, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Citibank Center deadly shooting: What we know about the suspect

An Orlando man with no prior criminal record drove over an hour to a Hillsborough County corporate campus Wednesday morning, hunting down workers over a delinquent $2,500 credit card bill before a security officer fatally shot him inside a cafeteria, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. 

Man kills Citibank worker over $2,500 debt before security guard shoots him: HCSO

A gunman enraged over a $2,500 debt killed a female worker at Citibank Center on Wednesday morning before an armed security guard fatally shot him, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Gov. Newsom commutes sentences of California's 548 death row inmates

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he's commuting all death sentences in California, changing the state's 548 death row inmates' sentences to life without the possibility of parole.

Mexican judge arrested over alleged $2M bribe to free drug kingpin Ryan Wedding’s top deputy

A Mexican judge was arrested after federal prosecutors accused him of taking a $2 million bribe to order the release of convicted drug trafficker Ryan Wedding's top lieutenant.

Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked

A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.

Fake psychics allegedly trick thousands into sending more than $4 million

A Florida man was arrested in Germany and extradited to the United States to face fraud charges in connection with a fake psychic scheme that prosecutors say collected millions of dollars from vulnerable victims.

British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday found British actor and comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault after three weeks of testimony and arguments. 

Hulk Hogan’s widow, stepson sued over alleged underage drinking, rape during party at Clearwater home

Two civil lawsuits filed in Pinellas County accuse Melanie Sky Daily Bollea, the widow of wrestling icon Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, of providing alcohol to underage teens and facilitating environments that led to violent attacks and an alleged sexual assault inside her Clearwater home.

Florida set to carry out 19th execution of year for man convicted in 2004 murder

Jesse Guardado faces execution Thursday evening in Florida for the 2004 fatal stabbing and robbery of a woman who helped him find housing and employment, marking the state's 19th lethal injection this year.

Florida deputy demanded K-9, clean record before wired office caught extortion plot: HCSO

 A K-9 deputy with the Hendry County Sheriff's Office was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly threatened to leak an embarrassing recording unless officials wiped his record and let him keep his police dog. 

Gov. DeSantis appoints Jeff Harrington as permanent Pasco sheriff

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Jeff Harrington as the permanent sheriff of Pasco County on Wednesday, elevating the veteran law enforcement leader just one day after he took over the post in an interim capacity.

Gunman killed by armed guard after deadly shooting at Brandon Citibank: HCSO

An armed security guard shot and killed a gunman who drove onto the Citibank Center campus in Brandon on Wednesday and shot a woman outside before entering the cafeteria, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. 

Missing Utah teen found in Oregon after 18 months, suspect arrested

A missing Utah teenager found alive in Oregon nearly 18 months after her disappearance was allegedly beaten and forced to remove her braces with pliers to hide her identity, according to new details in the case.

Colorado pursuit ends with suspect hiding under porch in underwear

Colorado deputies released video of a high-speed pursuit that ended with the suspect hiding under a porch in his underwear.