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Body of missing USF doctoral student found, suspect in custody: Sheriff

April 24, 2026

Body of missing USF doctoral student found, suspect in custody: Sheriff

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and USF police gave an update on the investigation into a pair of missing USF students after one of their bodies was found on Friday, April 24.

WATCH: Police officer cheats death when bullet ricochets off body camera during savage ambush by armed suspect

April 24, 2026

WATCH: Police officer cheats death when bullet ricochets off body camera during savage ambush by armed suspect

New video shows a Florida deputy's body camera stopping a bullet aimed at his chest during a Volusia County shootout with a suspect, police said.

Barricaded suspect in custody, body found after two doctoral students vanish from campus, nearby home: police

April 24, 2026

Barricaded suspect in custody, body found after two doctoral students vanish from campus, nearby home: police

A suspect named Hisham Abugharbieh faces multiple charges after being taken into custody in connection with two missing USF doctoral students in Tampa, Florida.

Former North Carolina police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival

April 23, 2026

Former North Carolina police officer arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival

A former North Carolina police officer was arrested in Florida after authorities said he planned a mass shooting at a New Orleans music festival.

Falcons' James Pearce Jr granted intervention program entry, could avoid trial on felony charges

April 23, 2026

Falcons' James Pearce Jr granted intervention program entry, could avoid trial on felony charges

Atlanta Falcons rising star James Pearce Jr. could avoid trial on felony battery and fleeing charges by entering an intervention program, his attorney said.

Former North Carolina police officer accused of threatening mass shooting at New Orleans festival

April 23, 2026

Former North Carolina police officer accused of threatening mass shooting at New Orleans festival

A former North Carolina law enforcement officer was arrested for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival ahead of Jazz Fest.

Decades-old cold case breakthrough leads to arrest in execution-style killings of married couple before child

April 23, 2026

Decades-old cold case breakthrough leads to arrest in execution-style killings of married couple before child

A Florida man is accused of gunning down a couple execution-style in front of their 3-year-old in a 1993 Bronx cold case that haunted a family for decades.

DeSantis taunts Jeffries with Florida invite — Dem leader responds with $20M warning shot

April 23, 2026

DeSantis taunts Jeffries with Florida invite — Dem leader responds with $20M warning shot

Hakeem Jeffries and Ron DeSantis trade verbal jabs over Florida congressional redistricting ahead of next week's special legislative session.

'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at popular beach destination, family says

April 23, 2026

'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at popular beach destination, family says

Jason DeGray died a hero after jumping into a deadly rip current at Cocoa Beach to save his son, his family said. A stranger who tried to help also lost her life.

Shocking discovery in Florida warehouse leaves officials searching for what went wrong

April 23, 2026

Shocking discovery in Florida warehouse leaves officials searching for what went wrong

At least 31 sloths reportedly died in a Florida warehouse under Sloth World Orlando's care, with the state's fish and wildlife group citing cold exposure and transport stress.