Charlotte County middle school teacher suspected of abuse has troubling past
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Punta Gorda Middle School teacher arrested and charged with sexual battery of a…
Tampa woman faces animal cruelty charges after deputies rescue malnourished dogs
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – A Tampa woman has been arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty…
Tampa woman charged in death of 3-year-old
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – A Tampa woman has been arrested and charged in the April death of a…
Puppy seen on video being abused in Tampa has died of its injuries
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – A small dog seen on video being abused in Tampa last month has died…
Woman facing charges after throwing dog across road in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – A Tampa woman is facing animal cruelty charges after deputies say she was seen…
Local nonprofits mobilize after 69 horses seized in Florida’s largest horse abuse case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Two people are behind bars and charged in one of the largest horse abuse…
Sex abuse trial against former Dubuque priest drags on in Florida
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/WWSB) – A Florida lawsuit over sexual abuse claims against a Dubuque priest has been…
Deputies arrest man in connection with abuse of 7-month-old: HCSO
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies arrested a 38-year-old man on Friday in connection with the abuse of a…
Popular Orlando resort sued after child finds fentanyl laced spoon
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — An Orlando resort is facing a lawsuit after a one-year-old boy, named as M.S.…
Neighbor praises passage of bill named after 5-year-old killed in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Missy’s Law is now on its way to the governor’s desk after the Florida…
Video shows employee’s alleged abuse at Florida learning center
A day care worker in Central Florida is facing child abuse charges after video allegedly showed her abusing…
‘Missy’s Law’ heads to Senate with hopes of prohibiting release of dangerous criminals awaiting sentencing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A bill inspired by the tragic death of a Tallahassee five-year-old will now head…