Death penalty sought for Florida man charged with sexually abusing a child: State Attorney

The death penalty is being sought for a man who is indicted on 47 charges relating to the sexual abuse of a child under 12, according to the State Attorney's Office.

27th, May 2026, 01:51pm

'No final conclusion' made yet in Plant City quadruple murder case 3 weeks later

More than three weeks after four family members, including two small children, were murdered in Plant City, police have yet to arrest a suspect.

27th, May 2026, 01:28pm

New menu item could be coming to Chipotle after the chain wraps testing

Chipotle’s signature grilled chicken may soon have a crispy counterpart.

27th, May 2026, 01:26pm

Bradenton veteran, 80, loses $1.4M in nationwide gold bar scheme, police say

The Bradenton Police Department's Elder Fraud Unit announced Wednesday that a case it investigated involving an 80-year-old veteran was linked to a nationwide gold bar scheme.

27th, May 2026, 01:15pm

Multiple callers report 'chaotic scene,' mistake woman's binoculars for gun: police

Things were not what they seemed for Aurora police, who were able to determine that a pair of binoculars caused a chaotic scene.

27th, May 2026, 12:59pm

Clearwater Ferry captain pleads to lesser offense in deadly 2025 crash

The captain who operated the Clearwater Ferry at the time of the deadly 2025 crash has pleaded down from his misdemeanor charge, according to court records.

27th, May 2026, 12:56pm

Sarasota man lied about age to have sex with teen girl, could have more victims: police

Sarasota Police are looking for additional victims after arresting a man on charges of felony lewd and lascivious battery.

27th, May 2026, 12:47pm

Travis Kelce buys minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has bought a minority stake in his hometown ball club.

27th, May 2026, 12:37pm

Divers find 5 villagers alive in a flooded cave in Laos after more than a week trapped in darkness

Five villagers who became trapped in a flooded cave in central Laos more than a week ago have been found alive by divers who discovered them sitting on a rock in the darkness, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are still missing.

27th, May 2026, 12:21pm

Tampa man sentenced to prison for sex trafficking 3 victims: DOJ

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A Tampa man was sentenced to 33 years in prison for sex trafficking three victims, the Department of Justice announced. Demontrae Fagan, 36, sex trafficked three victims in 2022 through means of force, threats, threats of force, and coercion, according to court documents. Fagan created advertisements on escort websites and scheduled dates [...]

27th, May 2026, 11:52pm