Two clerks in Winter Haven were arrested for selling alcohol to a minor during a sting operation called 'Operation Pop Top' conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Two dogs died, and two people were hospitalized after a house fire in Spring Hill with five suffering from smoke inhalation.

Two men suffered smoke inhalation in a mobile home fire in Brooksville; one was hospitalized. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded early Saturday and extinguished the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

A man was shot and killed in Lutz; a suspect is in custody facing charges including Second-Degree Murder with a Firearm, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

A St. Petersburg man, Anthony Butcher, was arrested on charges involving possession and distribution of child pornography following a local sheriff's office investigation.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office issued a Silver Alert for missing elderly Henry Allen, last seen at a 7-Eleven on September 2nd, who has dementia and may be in danger.

A multi-agency operation in Polk County, "Operation Bad Odds," resulted in 28 arrests and the seizure of illegal gambling machines, cash, and firearms.

A St. Pete Beach city employee named Leonard Hardy Rose was arrested for fraudulent fuel purchases using a municipal gas card, totaling over $3,000 over 18 months.

Tampa is set for a week of scattered showers and thunderstorms, with high temperatures and humidity. Evening storms are possible, with the pattern continuing through the weekend.

Bradenton man, James Stephen Ahearn, Jr., is sentenced to over 15 years in prison for the coercion of a minor and possession of CSAM after posing as a teenager on Snapchat.

St. Petersburg announces a month-long celebration of live performances for its Performing Arts Month, with over 30 events spanning theater, dance, and music.

Ed Brower of Sarasota's Public Works was named Employee of the Month for streamlining the building permit process, earning commendation for his expertise and helpfulness.

Tampa will experience a mix of sun and storms with high heat indices above 100 degrees; scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are forecasted with high humidity levels.