Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing face masks, memo says
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
Four arrested for vandalizing 'Back the Blue' mural in Tampa, police say
Tampa police arrested three suspects -- three adults and one juvenile -- for spray-painting profanity and drawing pigs on the 'Back the Blue' mural in the downtown area.
Tampa police arrested three suspects -- three adults and one juvenile -- for spray-painting profanity and drawing pigs on the 'Back the Blue' mural in the downtown area.
Tampa mother, convicted of killing 'mouthy' kids, wants new trial
Convicted double-murderer Julie Schenecker used a .38-caliber revolver to shoot and kill her two teenage kids nine years ago. Now, she claims jurors were taking naps and had already made up their minds before hearing all of the evidence.
Convicted double-murderer Julie Schenecker used a .38-caliber revolver to shoot and kill her two teenage kids nine years ago. Now, she claims jurors were taking naps and had already made up their minds before hearing all of the evidence.
Great-great-great-grandmother with 173 descendants celebrates her 100th birthday
Julia Lee Kelley has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
Julia Lee Kelley has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-great-grandchild.
'You're going to jail': 2018 video shows Key West police arrest 8-year-old boy
Newly-released body camera video from the Key West Police Department shows an 8-year-old boy being taken into custody after allegedly punching a teacher in the chest. The boy's family has since announced they will seek legal action.
Newly-released body camera video from the Key West Police Department shows an 8-year-old boy being taken into custody after allegedly punching a teacher in the chest. The boy's family has since announced they will seek legal action.
With $100,000 reward, family of Don Lewis pushes for answers in 'Tiger King' cold case
In early 2020, millions of people tuned in to watch Netflix’s hit show Tiger King as the feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic played out. Now, billboards have popped up around town with the question, "Who killed Don Lewis?"
In early 2020, millions of people tuned in to watch Netflix’s hit show Tiger King as the feud between Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic played out. Now, billboards have popped up around town with the question, "Who killed Don Lewis?"
Former Sarasota assisted living facility nursing assistant stole credit cards from 3 elderly residents: police
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
An assisted living facility nursing assistant in Sarasota was fired and arrested after detectives learned she stole credit cards from at least three residents and used them to make purchases, detectives said.
Deputies: 19-year-old caretaker physically abused 88-year-old man
Investigators said home surveillance video showed the 19-year-old physically abusing the victim by slapping the victim's face and yelling at him.
Investigators said home surveillance video showed the 19-year-old physically abusing the victim by slapping the victim's face and yelling at him.
Coast Guard seized $26 million in cocaine, marijuana
The U.S. Coast Guard unloaded almost $26 million in cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades, the agency said in a news release.
The U.S. Coast Guard unloaded almost $26 million in cocaine and marijuana at Port Everglades, the agency said in a news release.
9-year-old pulls dad to Florida shore after man fractures neck in dive
A 9-year-old Florida boy is being hailed a hero for pulling his father from the water after the man fractured his neck in a diving accident.
A 9-year-old Florida boy is being hailed a hero for pulling his father from the water after the man fractured his neck in a diving accident.
'Back the Blue' mural in Tampa vandalized by 2 separate people, city says
Tampa police are looking for the people who defaced a mural painted on the roadway in front of the Tampa Police Department's downtown headquarters.
Tampa police are looking for the people who defaced a mural painted on the roadway in front of the Tampa Police Department's downtown headquarters.
Men arrested for illegal use of gill net to catch baby dolphin, redfish, snook, and bonnethead sharks
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against two men for the unlawful use of a gill net, which they used to catch a baby dolphin and several species of fish.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against two men for the unlawful use of a gill net, which they used to catch a baby dolphin and several species of fish.
Woman kicked off flight for 'offensive' mask — here's what it said
Arlinda Johns, from South Florida, was on her way to Illinois when she boarded a plane wearing a mask that said “F--- 12” and a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter,” she told Florida’s Local 10 station.
Arlinda Johns, from South Florida, was on her way to Illinois when she boarded a plane wearing a mask that said “F--- 12” and a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter,” she told Florida’s Local 10 station.
'You now have coronavirus': Pinellas County man spits on child in restaurant, police say
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
Florida deputy jumps on Jet Ski, chases down fugitive trying to swim away, body cam video shows
A Florida deputy’s bodycam recorded his wild pursuit of a wanted fugitive last week that began on foot and ended after a short rundown on a Jet Ski.
A Florida deputy’s bodycam recorded his wild pursuit of a wanted fugitive last week that began on foot and ended after a short rundown on a Jet Ski.
Teen father, baby at center of Amber Alert located in Apopka, Florida
The 2-week-old baby at the center of an Amber Alert out of Broward County, Florida is safe and being cared for at a hospital, according to the Coconut Creek Police Department. The baby's 17-year-old father is in custody.
The 2-week-old baby at the center of an Amber Alert out of Broward County, Florida is safe and being cared for at a hospital, according to the Coconut Creek Police Department. The baby's 17-year-old father is in custody.
Florida baby, rescued calf delight social media with Chick-fil-A photoshoot
A one-year-old and a baby cow are getting a lot of attention for their adorable, Chick-fil-A-themed photoshoot.
A one-year-old and a baby cow are getting a lot of attention for their adorable, Chick-fil-A-themed photoshoot.
Navy SEAL Museum used Colin Kaepernick jersey as prop in K-9 demonstration last year, video shows
The U.S. Navy Seals issued a statement after video surfaced online with more than 2 million views, showing up to four dogs attacking a man wearing the Colin Kaepernick jersey.
The U.S. Navy Seals issued a statement after video surfaced online with more than 2 million views, showing up to four dogs attacking a man wearing the Colin Kaepernick jersey.
‘Can’t say you see that everyday’: Crew ‘catches’ cat stuck in open ocean during fishing trip
A fishing charter made an unexpected rescue while out on an excursion
A fishing charter made an unexpected rescue while out on an excursion
US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule
SpaceX and NASA plan to bring Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken back Sunday afternoon in the company's Dragon capsule.
SpaceX and NASA plan to bring Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken back Sunday afternoon in the company's Dragon capsule.