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NewsOctober 10, 2024

Sheriff and Deputy Rescue Tampa Teen from Floodwaters Caused by Hurricane Milton

Video published by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shows Sheriff Chad Chronister and a deputy finding the boy floating in the floodwaters from Hurricane Milton.

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NewsOctober 10, 2024

Tampa Officers Evacuate 15 People from Tree-Damaged House During Hurricane Milton

Officers were able to get all occupants out of the home safely. They were transported to the closest shelter. One officer took the time to ensure the main power to the home was turned off before leaving.

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NewsOctober 10, 2024

Hurricane-Spawned Tornado Destroys Florida Agency’s Vehicle Storage Building

St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson said on a Facebook livestream the facility was a 10,000 square-foot vehicle storage facility that was destroyed in a matter of seconds by what he called a "devastating tornado."

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NewsOctober 10, 2024

Florida Trooper Rescues Dog Left to Die in Hurricane

A trooper walked toward the dog, who was tied to a fence and standing in a deep puddle that reached the animal’s stomach. The dog growled but the trooper managed to untie him and took him to safety.

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NewsOctober 2, 2024

Mayor Fires West Palm Beach Police Chief

"I'm committed to ensuring that the West Palm Beach Police Department adheres to the highest standards," Mayor Keith James said. "In my opinion, those standards simply were not being met."

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NewsSeptember 27, 2024

Video: Florida Deputies Rescue Teen from Vehicle Stuck in Hurricane Flooding

The stranded motorist reportedly tried to drive through floodwaters caused by Hurricane Helene when her vehicle died and she became trapped in the rising water.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2024

Florida Sheriff’s Helicopter Helps Troopers Arrest Sideshow Drivers

The racers took over an intersection in Riverview, Florida, and performed stunts with their vehicles while shooting off fireworks.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2024

Florida Deputy’s Lost Gun Sold for $40 on App

The gun was recovered, but the deputy will likely face a review by the department's professional standards division.

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NewsAugust 23, 2024

Former Florida Deputy Charged with Manslaughter Over Shooting of Airman

Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran was charged Thursday in the May 3 shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.

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NewsAugust 8, 2024

Florida Deputy Rescues Lost Autistic Child from Pond

Deputies searched the house but soon realized the boy was gone. Because the deputies had been trained in autism awareness and knew that autistic children are attracted to bodies of water, they began searching a pond a few blocks away.

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