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A composite image of Virgil Cooper in a car, showing him holding a large bundle of cash and also a cardboard box over a duffel bag.

A composite image of Virgil Cooper in a car, showing him holding a large bundle of cash and also a cardboard box over a duffel bag.

Local

Prison Sentences Handed Down in Tampa: How an Ohio-Based Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Was Shut Down by the DEA

August 12, 2025, 12:32 PM

U.S. News

Airline Worker Receives Over 12-Year Prison Sentence for Attempted Crime

June 25, 2025, 6:18 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

Local

Wesley Chapel Woman Convicted of Stealing Nearly $2 Million in Unemployment Benefits Through Identity Theft

June 20, 2025, 3:12 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

Local

Port Charlotte Man Indicted for Producing and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material in Tampa

June 17, 2025, 12:40 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

Local

Georgia Couple Indicted in Tampa for Allegedly Defrauding $1.7 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

June 13, 2025, 5:23 PM

A person wearing a hooded sweatshirt is lying on the pavement with their hands restrained behind their back in handcuffs, with what appear to be police lights glowing on them.

A person wearing a hooded sweatshirt is lying on the pavement with their hands restrained behind their back in handcuffs, with what appear to be police lights glowing on them.

Local

Bradenton Men Plead Guilty in Meth Trafficking Conspiracy, Face Up to Life in Prison

June 13, 2025, 11:19 AM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

Local

Tampa Jury Convicts Dual Citizen David Jimenez Gomez of Passport Fraud

June 12, 2025, 5:06 PM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

Local

Florida Man Sentenced to Over Four Years for Possessing Unregistered Firearm Linked to Extremist Group

June 12, 2025, 11:18 AM

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

A judge's gavel rests on a wooden desk with the scales of justice blurred in the background. A text overlay reads: "U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Breaking News."

Local

New Jersey Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Elder Fraud Scheme in Florida

June 11, 2025, 8:13 PM

Torn bills revealing Fraud words. Ideas for Election and voting rights in United States, Money and Taxes

Torn bills revealing Fraud words. Ideas for Election and voting rights in United States, Money and Taxes

U.S. News

Lakeland Resident Faces Up to 30 Years for Bank Fraud in Tampa

May 7, 2025, 1:15 PM

Arrested Handcuffed Convict at a Law and Justice Court Trial. Handcuffs on Accused Criminal in Orange Jail Jumpsuit. Law Offender Sentenced to Serve Jail Time.

Arrested Handcuffed Convict at a Law and Justice Court Trial. Handcuffs on Accused Criminal in Orange Jail Jumpsuit. Law Offender Sentenced to Serve Jail Time.

World

Jamaican Citizen Hubert Richard Crew Sentenced to Five Years in Tampa Federal Prison for Illegal Reentry

May 7, 2025, 1:13 PM

Adult man (Child Sex Offender) watching children playing in the playground trying to steal child. Kidnapping and child abuse concept.

Adult man (Child Sex Offender) watching children playing in the playground trying to steal child. Kidnapping and child abuse concept.

U.S. News

Operation Restore Justice: Nationwide Crackdown Arrests 205 Child Sex Offenders, Including 5 in Florida, Rescues 115 Children

May 7, 2025, 12:50 PM

The man holding the gun in his hand behind his back. Illegal possession of weapons. By Shutterstock.com - Zoka74

The man holding the gun in his hand behind his back. Illegal possession of weapons. By Shutterstock.com - Zoka74

U.S. News

Tampa Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

May 7, 2025, 6:36 PM

Criminal in handcuffs

Criminal in handcuffs

U.S. News

Tampa Felon Receives Over 15-Year Sentence for Drug and Gun Trafficking

May 5, 2025, 3:37 PM

Criminal in handcuffs

Criminal in handcuffs

Local

Florida Man Convicted of $10.9 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme in Tampa

April 30, 2025, 8:44 AM

Local

Uzbek National Admits to Voter Registration Fraud Conspiracy in Florida

April 29, 2025, 1:06 PM

A masked criminal brandished a shotgun, aiming it threateningly at the scene as he demanded compliance during the robbery

A masked criminal brandished a shotgun, aiming it threateningly at the scene as he demanded compliance during the robbery

Local

Tampa Woman Admits Guilt in Two Armed Convenience Store Robberies

April 25, 2025, 6:14 PM

News

Fifth Arrest Made in Julio Foolio’s Murder Case

March 8, 2025, 12:07 PM

News

FBI Confirms Suspect in New Orleans Case Traversed Tampa

February 22, 2025, 12:50 PM