Deputies arrest Amazon driver for delivering package, then stealing it from Davenport home
An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after being caught on camera delivering a package and then stealing it seconds later, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But Sheriff Grady Judd blasted Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch him.
An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after being caught on camera delivering a package and then stealing it seconds later, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But Sheriff Grady Judd blasted Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch him.
Woman, 26, arrested for trying to cash $1M check from husband, 77, of just 4 months
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.
Don't leave pricey gift boxes by curb after Christmas, police warn
Police are warning residents not to leave empty boxes for expensive gifts by the curb after Christmas.
Police are warning residents not to leave empty boxes for expensive gifts by the curb after Christmas.
Couple tips Clearwater server $2,000 after learning she spent Christmas money on car repairs
Working on Christmas Eve can be tough, but it paid off in a big way for a waitress in Clearwater Beach.
Working on Christmas Eve can be tough, but it paid off in a big way for a waitress in Clearwater Beach.
Vietnam veteran given gift of snow in Tampa after being told this Christmas would be his last
Albert Septien was told his cancer, likely due to Agent Orange exposure, would make this Christmas his last, so his cousin granted his one wish: snow.
Albert Septien was told his cancer, likely due to Agent Orange exposure, would make this Christmas his last, so his cousin granted his one wish: snow.
SeaWorld Orlando ends 'One Ocean' killer-whale show, will add 'Orca Encounter'
SeaWorld Orlando's "One Ocean" show was developed after the 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau. It was the first show that did not include trainers in the water with the killer whales. "Orca Encounter" will kick off on Jan.1 at Shamu Stadium.
SeaWorld Orlando's "One Ocean" show was developed after the 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau. It was the first show that did not include trainers in the water with the killer whales. "Orca Encounter" will kick off on Jan.1 at Shamu Stadium.
Witnesses stop Florida man from killing dog, police say
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
Witnesses told Miami Beach police officers that Sepulveda was smashing the black Labrador Retriever’s head and neck with the tail gate of a pickup truck.
Hillsborough deputies search for suspect who blew up bank ATM
Deputies are investigating an ATM explosion that happened Sunday morning at a bank in the Westchase area.
Deputies are investigating an ATM explosion that happened Sunday morning at a bank in the Westchase area.
South Florida hairstylist gives free haircuts to the homeless for Christmas
A hairstylist in Miami is in the spirit of giving for the holidays by offering free haircuts to the homeless for Christmas.
A hairstylist in Miami is in the spirit of giving for the holidays by offering free haircuts to the homeless for Christmas.
Semi crashes into historic Desert Inn Motel in Osceola County
A semi-truck crashed into a historical Osceola County motel early Sunday Morning.
A semi-truck crashed into a historical Osceola County motel early Sunday Morning.
7-year-old 'garbage and recycling enthusiast' taken on dream garbage truck ride along
Christmas came early for a little boy in Odessa. 7-year-old Logan Heer's passion for garbage trucks is unmatched. His mom says he dreams of one day getting to ride one.
Christmas came early for a little boy in Odessa. 7-year-old Logan Heer's passion for garbage trucks is unmatched. His mom says he dreams of one day getting to ride one.
Boy’s adorable candy-cane gram shows love for exhausted retail workers during busy holiday season
A little boy gave out a candy-cane gram to a retail worker who was having a tough day and the sweet gesture made it better.
A little boy gave out a candy-cane gram to a retail worker who was having a tough day and the sweet gesture made it better.
Georgia governor's advice to gang members: 'Move to Florida'
“My message to any gang member in this area or anywhere in the State of Georgia: You should move to Florida or South Carolina,” Kemp said to the crowd.
“My message to any gang member in this area or anywhere in the State of Georgia: You should move to Florida or South Carolina,” Kemp said to the crowd.
Police: Mother was raped, killed by son's youth football coach
Tim and Jeff Slaten were young boys when someone murdered their mother as the two slept inside their Lakeland apartment. Almost 40 years later, DNA evidence appears to have cracked the case, ending years of fear and wondering for the Slaten family.
Tim and Jeff Slaten were young boys when someone murdered their mother as the two slept inside their Lakeland apartment. Almost 40 years later, DNA evidence appears to have cracked the case, ending years of fear and wondering for the Slaten family.
Truck crashes into baggage claim area of Sarasota-Bradenton airport, narrowly missing employees
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
Sheriff: 'Armed and dangerous' man who shot police officer killed by SWAT team
Authorities say a man who shot a police officer in Eustis, Florida early Thursday is now deceased following a standoff with deputies.
Authorities say a man who shot a police officer in Eustis, Florida early Thursday is now deceased following a standoff with deputies.
Cop gets 10 years for forcing teens to strip, run naked in order to avoid arrest
A Florida police officer was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Wednesday for threatening to arrest two teens if they didn’t strip and run naked through the Everglades.
A Florida police officer was sentenced to 10 years behind bars Wednesday for threatening to arrest two teens if they didn’t strip and run naked through the Everglades.
Florida couple charged with starving 18-month-old baby to death, deputies say
The child weighed only 17 pounds, according to a Cape Coral police report. Experts said that’s in line with what a 7-month old should weigh.
The child weighed only 17 pounds, according to a Cape Coral police report. Experts said that’s in line with what a 7-month old should weigh.
Polk County K9 retires
After six years and hundreds of criminal apprehensions, Winton, a K9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office is retiring.
After six years and hundreds of criminal apprehensions, Winton, a K9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office is retiring.
Deputies: Florida woman charged with stealing elderly father's pain meds, replacing with Tylenol
According to the sheriff's office, Jennifer Hall has previously been arrested for crimes against her parents in 2018 and 2019.
According to the sheriff's office, Jennifer Hall has previously been arrested for crimes against her parents in 2018 and 2019.