12 charged in ‘massive’ human smuggling ring in Tampa, Bondi says
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will be holding a press conference on law enforcement efforts to combat human trafficking and smuggling along the border.
An all-you-can-eat Vietnamese buffet is drawing big crowds in Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park has quietly built a reputation as one of the best places in the county for hidden foodie gems, and the latest buzz centers on Quan Ngon Bistro. The casual Vietnamese eatery recently launched an all-you-can-eat buffet, and it’s already drawing huge crowds. Over Labor Day weekend, the response was so...
Armed Robbery at Ulmerton Road Business Under Investigation
CLEARWATER – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery. On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 10:52 a.m., two individuals dressed in all black clothing, wearing full face coverings and glasses, entered the Jackpot 777 business at 3899...
Man executed 20-year-old to teach him ‘a lesson’ after accusing victim of stealing his...
Jerome Alexander Parker was sentenced to life in a Florida prison for fatally shooting Nasir Delaney-Rowland over a package of socks last year. The post Man executed 20-year-old to teach him 'a lesson' after accusing victim of stealing his package of socks first appeared on Law & Crime .
12-Time Florida Convicted Felon Arrested Again: Who is Really to Blame?
Repeat arrests like that of 44-year-old Christopher Neweman in Tampa underscore failures not just in policing, but within Florida’s courts, prosecutors’ offices, and corrections system.
St. Petersburg City Employee Arrested For Alleged $3,000 Gas Card Fraud
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Pete Beach city employee has been arrested and charged with scheme to defraud after detectives say he used a city gas card for unauthorized fuel purchases totaling over $3,000. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit began an investigation on August 28,...
University of Miami Star Linebacker Adarius Hayes Arrested Over Crash That Left 3 Dead
University of Miami star linebacker Adarius Hayes is facing serious charges after police say his reckless driving caused a crash that killed three people earlier this year in Largo, Florida. According to the local NPR station, WUSF , Largo Police confirmed that Hayes, 20, surrendered himself on Friday morning after...
Florida Man in Dog Costume Accused of Choking Juvenile Outside Puppy Store
A 46-year-old puppy store employee who had been wearing an inflatable dog costume allegedly STRANGLED a kid on a bike.
Search Underway For Missing Holiday Teen: Pasco Sheriff
HOLIDAY, Fla. – The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Avalynne Lloyd, who was reported missing from the Holiday area. Deputies are actively searching for the teen. Lloyd was last seen on Wednesday, September 3, around 11:15 p.m. in the...
Tampa Police Search For Missing Man With Autism
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing and endangered man with autism. Robert Noche, 54, was last seen on Wednesday, September 3, around 8 p.m. in the 3100 block of W Palmira Avenue. Noche is described as a Hispanic male,...