Known as the ‘world’s nicest judge,’ Caprio’s death broke fans’ hearts. Here’s everything we know about his battle with cancer.

Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, ...

Film crews have been seen around Providence, and stores in Cranston and elsewhere were temporarily transformed for the shoot.

The Hollywood limelight is shining brightly on the Ocean State in a dream summer for the local movie industry.

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

Frank Caprio, a Rhode Island judge turned reality and social media star, has passed away of pancreatic cancer. He was 88.

Guilty” – of being a viral embarrassment. And in some quarters, fair or not, there’s a larger political verdict.

The pride of Rhode Island spent nearly 40 years on the bench, and cases were filmed in his courtroom for more than two decades.

"Caught in Providence", filmed in his courtroom, drew millions of viewers worldwide, with clips amassing over a billion views across social media platforms.

Judge Frank Caprio, 88, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was known to everyone for being featured on Caught in Providence. Following his sudden demise, the state agencies and flags of Rhode Island ...