Cryptocurrency investment fraud cost Americans $5.6B last year

The FBI received over 69,000 complaints in 2023 by victims of fraud involving bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a new report.

Reggie Bush prevents attempted home invasion at gated LA home

Former NFL star and Heisman Trophy Award-winner Reggie Bush nearly became the latest victim in a string of recent home burglaries in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley late Tuesday night.

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Father of Springfield, Ohio boy killed in crash says Trump, Vance using death for 'political gain'

The father of the Springfield, Ohio 11-year-old killed in a school bus accident had some harsh and emotional words after Trump and Vance recently mentioned his son’s death as a reason to oppose immigration.

Apalachee HS suspect's mother apologizes to families, says son 'not a monster'

The mother of a 14-year-old accused of killing four people and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School in Barrow County one week ago has reportedly released a letter apologizing to the victims' families.

Manor mayoral candidate arrested for harassment

The talk of the town in Manor seems to be this year's mayoral race. One candidate was arrested for "misdemeanor harassment." FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt sat down with the candidate to get his perspective.

New details revealed in overdose death of Bastrop County teen

A woman is behind bars for murder after investigators say she sold fentanyl to a teen in Bastrop who later died from an overdose.

Diddy forced to pay inmate $100M in sexual-assault case: Details

Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, 51, a Michigan inmate, claims he and Diddy 'go way back' and alleges that Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted him at a 1997 party in Detroit. Watch the ruling and read the allegations here.

Man shoots into another person's vehicle in downtown Austin

Austin police are searching for a man who shot into another person's vehicle at the intersection of East 7th and Red River.

Shots fired in H-E-B parking lot; police looking for 2 suspects

The Austin Police Department is asking for help looking for two suspects in connection to an incident where multiple shots were fired at victims in the Mueller H-E-B parking lot.

Tyre Nichols death: Jury selection underway for trial of former Memphis police officers

An autopsy report showed Tyre Nichols died from blows to the head and that the manner of death was homicide. The report described brain injuries and cuts and bruises to the head and other areas.

South Austin car chase caught on camera

A police chase was caught on camera at a park in South Austin. A witness says the suspect jumped out of a moving car and took off running.

Central Texas schools receive tips about 'terroristic threats'

A Westlake High school student was arrested after police said they made terroristic threats against the school. And that's not the only school threat being investigated in Central Texas this week.

Small Travis County business broken into by 2 burglars

A small business in Southwest Travis County is recovering after two men broke into their store and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of goods.