A 17-year-old, Collin Griffith, has been charged with murdering his mother, Catherine, in Polk County after a confrontation, with a history of violence including a previous killing of his father.

Five arrested following the Christmas Day death of 7-year-old boy in Fort Lauderdale due to starvation and abuse.

Sean Bolton was arrested after a chase in Florida, during which he hit several Hillsborough County deputies with his vehicle, leading to minor injuries and property damage.

A deadline looms for Aetna and HCA Healthcare to resolve a dispute over rates in Florida, risking out-of-network status for 48 HCA hospitals for Aetna plan holders.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their season opener against the Washington Commanders, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield. Fans celebrated as Mayfield and the Bucs showed strong offense.

A road in Pasco County was closed due to a sinkhole caused by a stormwater pipe collapse. There were no injuries, and traffic is being redirected. Repair efforts are underway.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four boaters off Anna Maria Island after their 19-foot vessel became disabled. The crew was safely escorted to shore without injuries.

Two arrested for drug trafficking as Tampa Police seize guns and narcotics in Sulphur Springs raid; main supplier Antonio Lagreera apprehended, large amounts of fentanyl, meth, and cocaine seized.

The DOJ has announced indictments against two men for running dark web marketplaces involved in various cybercrimes, with a potential 20-year sentence each.

Nominations for the Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards in Hillsborough County close on September 12, honoring young leaders, students overcoming obstacles, and those engaged in community service.

Ex-convict Jose Ramirez pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy, facing 10 years to life in prison. He ran an operation smuggling cocaine from Mexico to Central Florida and laundered money back to Mexico.

A Winter Haven man, Raysheio Black, faces a minimum of seven years to life in prison if convicted for Hobbs Act robbery and other charges linked to a violent armed theft.

Largo Police are searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian on Roosevelt Boulevard. A second vehicle, identified as a Toyota Highlander, hit the victim subsequent to the initial incident but remained at the scene.