US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime.
Fewer students are carrying guns to school — with one notable exception
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
Police dog K9 Venom sniffs out 100 grams of hidden meth during Florida stop
A routine traffic stop on Del Prado Boulevard South escalated into a major drug bust early Tuesday morning when a Cape Coral police dog uncovered a backpack stuffed with methamphetamine inside a black Dodge Durango.
A routine traffic stop on Del Prado Boulevard South escalated into a major drug bust early Tuesday morning when a Cape Coral police dog uncovered a backpack stuffed with methamphetamine inside a black Dodge Durango.
Florida dad sentenced to 42 years after toddler dies in hot truck
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
St. Petersburg city worker deadly shooting suspect identified after I-75 standoff: Police
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
The man accused of the deadly shooting of a St. Petersburg city worker while she was on the job has been identified and remains hospitalized in law enforcement custody following a standoff in Lee County on Wednesday.
Nancy Guthrie video may have been erased after FBI kept out for days, director says
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead behind Kissimmee shopping plaza
A person was found dead behind a shopping plaza in Kissimmee on Wednesday night, according to the police department.
A person was found dead behind a shopping plaza in Kissimmee on Wednesday night, according to the police department.
Ring video: Florida man tries to enter stranger's home, threatens to shoot them
A New Smyrna Beach family experienced a "horror movie" ordeal when a man aggressively tried to force his way into their home late at night.
A New Smyrna Beach family experienced a "horror movie" ordeal when a man aggressively tried to force his way into their home late at night.
30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds
More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking.
More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking.
Florida HOA vice president chased door-to-door sales reps, rammed their vehicle: Affidavit
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
$290M cocaine haul found ‘skillfully concealed’ in massive banana shipment
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.
FBI Most Wanted suspect captured in Vermont after attempted home break-in, officials say
A man added to the FBI's Most Wanted List one day earlier was arrested near the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont after authorities say he attempted to break into a home.
A man added to the FBI's Most Wanted List one day earlier was arrested near the U.S.-Canada border in Vermont after authorities say he attempted to break into a home.
"Most wanted fraudster" nabbed for $547M Medicare scheme, DOJ says
A man who allegedly attempted to defraud Medicare for over half a billion dollars was arrested on Tuesday after being on the run for more than three years, according to the Department of Justice.
A man who allegedly attempted to defraud Medicare for over half a billion dollars was arrested on Tuesday after being on the run for more than three years, according to the Department of Justice.
FHP: Bicyclist killed in crash involving Tesla in East Orange County
A bicyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving a Tesla on State Road 50 in East Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A bicyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving a Tesla on State Road 50 in East Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa pharmacist found guilty of illegally dispensing more than 335,000 oxycodone pills: DOJ
A federal jury convicted a Tampa pharmacist and pharmacy owner of illegally distributing more than 335,000 high-dose oxycodone pills through two South Florida pharmacies, federal prosecutors announced.
A federal jury convicted a Tampa pharmacist and pharmacy owner of illegally distributing more than 335,000 high-dose oxycodone pills through two South Florida pharmacies, federal prosecutors announced.
Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects
DNA analysis identified a woman months after her remains were found, linking her death to four suspects in a second Virginia murder.
DNA analysis identified a woman months after her remains were found, linking her death to four suspects in a second Virginia murder.
Man accused of stabbing rideshare driver remains jailed after unusual first court appearance
The man accused of stabbing a rideshare driver in Orlando will remain in jail after a judge denied bond during a first appearance marked by repeated questions from the defendant and concerns from the court.
The man accused of stabbing a rideshare driver in Orlando will remain in jail after a judge denied bond during a first appearance marked by repeated questions from the defendant and concerns from the court.
Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K
The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.
The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.
Owners of Guatemalan convenience store accused of racketeering, money laundering
Three owners of La Tienda Guatemala convenience stores in Apopka and Ocoee face serious felony charges including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal drug distribution.
Three owners of La Tienda Guatemala convenience stores in Apopka and Ocoee face serious felony charges including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal drug distribution.
D4vd in court: Preliminary hearing begins in gruesome Hollywood Hills murder case
A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.