Girl Stabbed In Face | Restaurant Attack | Ex-GF Kidnapped: FL News

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3 FL Drug Traffickers Sentenced In ‘Violent Kidnapping Of Rival’: DOJ

2 Holiday men and a Pensacola man will each serve decades in federal prison for the kidnapping of a drug trafficker rival, the US DOJ said.

Man Found With 1,000-Plus Child Porn Images: Tampa Police

A Tampa man was arrested Wednesday for child pornography possession, police said.

Child Porn Charges Filed Against Assistant State Attorney

An assistant FL state attorney from St. Petersburg faces multiple child pornography-related charges, the Pinellas County sheriff said.

Woman Stabbed Child In Face, Tried To Hide Body: Sheriff

The woman who stabbed a 12-year-old girl in the face, neck tried to hide the child’s body, though she was still alive, sheriff said.

Man Headed To Prison For Role In Fentanyl Death

A Clearwater man who pleaded guilty to his involvement in a fatal fentanyl overdose was sentenced to federal prison, the U.S. DOJ said.

There's A New Legal Tender In FL As Law Is Signed

A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis adds a legal tender in Florida.

‘Magic Mike’ Mansion Hits The Market For $12M In Pinellas County

A waterfront mansion in Pinellas County that was featured in the 2012 movie “Magic Mike” was recently listed for $12 million.

Man Who Kidnapped Ex-Girlfriend Arrested: Hillsborough Sheriff

A Manatee County man was arrested for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend from her Ruskin home, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

7-Eleven, Circle K Robber Stole Cash, Lottery Tickets: St. Pete Police

The suspect in the May 5 robberies of a St. Petersburg 7-Eleven and Circle K was arrested for stealing lottery tickets, cash, police said.

Restaurant Owner Fatally Stabbed Man After Attack: Police

A man was fatally stabbed Friday evening during an altercation with the owner of Ahi Sushi in downtown St. Pete, police said.

Woman, Young Son, Nephew Injured In I-75 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A 22-year-year-old Tampa woman, her 3-year-old son, 5-year-old nephew were seriously injured in a crash on an I-75 ramp, FL troopers said.

Man Tried To Set Fire To Tank Displayed Outside VFW Hall: DOJ

A man faces federal charges after using a Molotov cocktail to try to set a memorial tank outside a Sarasota VFW in February, U.S. DOJ said.

New COVID Variant Dominant In China Showing Up: What To Know In FL

Experts say the new variant could take hold because it has been a while since the U.S. saw a COVID wave. See what to know in Florida.

Best Summer Travel Destinations 2025: FL Metros Make National List

Experts reveal which Florida metros reign supreme for best summer travel destinations for your family this year.