The "Clear the Shelters" campaign returns to Hillsborough County, waiving adoption fees and offering goodie bags until Sept. 10, to help over 400 animals find homes.

Orlando man Avinash Singh receives a 24-year prison sentence for defrauding investors out of $57 million in a Ponzi scheme involving a fake forex trading company.

The Florida Department of Health provided safety guidelines to address health concerns after Hurricane Debby, including mosquito control, well water testing, hygiene practices, and safe cleanup procedures.

Lauryn Hill and The Fugees have canceled their U.S. tour, including the kick-off in Tampa, leaving fans puzzled and seeking explanations. Ticket holders are receiving refunds, but no official reason has been given for the cancellation.

A woman in Florida was arrested for drowning her roommate's pet spider in ginger ale, facing animal cruelty charges.

A Zephyrhills man, Aaron Bicknell, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for child sexual abuse material, with a lifetime of supervised release thereafter.

Alex Jared Zwiefelhofer received consecutive life sentences for a double homicide and armed robbery in Florida.

In Manatee County, officials and residents rescued over 210 people and animals from floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Debby, while some residents questioned dam water management.

An SUV crash in Florida killed nine, including six children, with one other person seriously injured. The vehicle lost control and fell into a canal in Palm Beach County.

The Internal Audit Department released an audit report on the Tampa Police Department's Training Unit, providing insights into training practices and effectiveness.

A 13-year-old was killed in Levy County when a tree fell on their mobile home during Hurricane Debby. The incident highlighted the storm's destructive power.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office received recognition from MADD for its deputies' efforts to combat impaired driving, with awards highlighting individual and unit achievements in DUI enforcement.

Julie Ann Sulpizio was arrested in Florida for the premeditated first-degree murder of Deputy Bradley Michael Link and injuring two other officers during what the police described as an ambush.