Former UCF football player fatally shot by father, deputies say
An arrest report said that the victim's mother, who was also grazed during the shooting, said that the altercation began after her husband got bit by her son's girlfriend's dog.
An arrest report said that the victim's mother, who was also grazed during the shooting, said that the altercation began after her husband got bit by her son's girlfriend's dog.
St. Pete police K9 Titan dies of cancer, 2 years after surviving shooting
Police in St. Pete are mourning the loss of K9 Titan, who died of cancer on Monday. Titan made headlines back in 2019 after he was shot in the line of duty and severely injured while trying to apprehend a suspect.
Police in St. Pete are mourning the loss of K9 Titan, who died of cancer on Monday. Titan made headlines back in 2019 after he was shot in the line of duty and severely injured while trying to apprehend a suspect.
Lockdown-free Florida top vacation spot for holiday season
Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.
Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.
Two Florida men face human trafficking charges
Two Florida men were arrested after reports surfaced an underage girl was being coerced into selling pornographic images of herself to pay for one of the men’s rent.
Two Florida men were arrested after reports surfaced an underage girl was being coerced into selling pornographic images of herself to pay for one of the men’s rent.
No arrests after hundreds of children involved in brawl at Tampa trampoline park
Parents who recorded video of a massive brawl at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Tampa said a fight between a few kids quickly spiraled out of control. No one at Sky Zone responded for our request for comment about how they plan to prevent a repeat.
Parents who recorded video of a massive brawl at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Tampa said a fight between a few kids quickly spiraled out of control. No one at Sky Zone responded for our request for comment about how they plan to prevent a repeat.
How detectives tracked down man suspected of killing, dismembering Pennsylvania woman
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
Records show several witnesses saw Robert Kessler throwing black garbage bags and a red-pink tote into McKay Bay. Surveillance video from the Port of Tampa also shows the suspect throwing an object in the water, according to new documents.
LPD: 2 Lakeland officers shoot, kill man parked in I-4 construction zone after he fired first
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning by two police officers who say he shot at them as he sat in a vehicle parked in a construction zone on I-4 in Lakeland.
Video of Florida python hunter's mom helping trap big snake goes viral
Trapper Mike Kimmel shows how he and his mom bonded on ‘Snakesgiving’ in viral TikTok video.
Trapper Mike Kimmel shows how he and his mom bonded on ‘Snakesgiving’ in viral TikTok video.
Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita in nation
Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus.
Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus.
Police: Auburndale teen stabbed boyfriend to death with kitchen knife following argument
A 14-year-old is facing second-degree murder charges after police say he killed Zachary Jordan Lee Brown, 18, with a kitchen knife on Friday night.
A 14-year-old is facing second-degree murder charges after police say he killed Zachary Jordan Lee Brown, 18, with a kitchen knife on Friday night.
St. Pete woman arrested on Thanksgiving Day after trying to sell neighbor's vehicles to scrap yard: police
St. Pete police say a woman pretended to be the owner of her neighbor's vehicles and sold it to a Tampa scrapyard. She received $300 for each sale, but then, the vehicles were reported stolen. The suspect was arrested on Thanksgiving Day.
St. Pete police say a woman pretended to be the owner of her neighbor's vehicles and sold it to a Tampa scrapyard. She received $300 for each sale, but then, the vehicles were reported stolen. The suspect was arrested on Thanksgiving Day.
No bond increase for Zac Stacy, judge rules; ex-girlfriend speaks in court
If convicted, he could face 15 years behind bars.
If convicted, he could face 15 years behind bars.
Gabby Petito’s family attorney hints at charges against ‘additional individuals’
Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.
Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.
Brian Laundrie died by self-inflicted gunshot, family attorney says
One month after Brian Laundrie's remains were found at a Florida preserve, his parents have learned his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the family's attorney.
One month after Brian Laundrie's remains were found at a Florida preserve, his parents have learned his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the family's attorney.
Brian Laundrie's family surrendered guns to law enforcement on Sept. 17 -- but one was missing
When Brian Laundrie’s parents reported him missing in mid-September following the strangulation of his fiancée Gabby Petito, they turned over all of the firearms in their home to the FBI – but one was apparently missing.
When Brian Laundrie’s parents reported him missing in mid-September following the strangulation of his fiancée Gabby Petito, they turned over all of the firearms in their home to the FBI – but one was apparently missing.
Bodycam shows moments after pregnant librarian is killed in alleged road rage incident
“That girl tried to kill me. She pointed a gun at me," the man says. “I'm so sorry.”
“That girl tried to kill me. She pointed a gun at me," the man says. “I'm so sorry.”
Florida’s hurricane hunter team getting new aircraft
The Florida-based hurricane hunter team is getting a new aircraft to help chase fierce storms. NOAA’s squad will add a Gulfstream 550 to the three other aircraft at its home base at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
The Florida-based hurricane hunter team is getting a new aircraft to help chase fierce storms. NOAA’s squad will add a Gulfstream 550 to the three other aircraft at its home base at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Police: Pregnant librarian killed in alleged road rage shooting was aggressor
A pregnant Volusia County librarian was killed in an alleged road rage incident in Orange City over the weekend. However, investigators have identified the victim as the aggressor.
A pregnant Volusia County librarian was killed in an alleged road rage incident in Orange City over the weekend. However, investigators have identified the victim as the aggressor.
Parkland school shooting: Victims' families settle lawsuit against U.S. for FBI’s failure to stop gunman
Family members of nearly all of the victims in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school massacre have settled a lawsuit against the federal government over the FBI’s failure to act on a tip that the gunman was planning a school shooting, The government will pay about $130 million to the families.
Family members of nearly all of the victims in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school massacre have settled a lawsuit against the federal government over the FBI’s failure to act on a tip that the gunman was planning a school shooting, The government will pay about $130 million to the families.
Coast Guard offloads 15 tons of seized cocaine, marijuana worth over $500 million in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from drug trafficking ships in South Florida on Monday. Officials said the drugs have a street value of approximately $504 million.
The US Coast Guard offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from drug trafficking ships in South Florida on Monday. Officials said the drugs have a street value of approximately $504 million.