Authorities in Lakeland seek public help to find 6-year-old Empress Moore, who went missing late Sunday on Pear Street. She has autism and was last seen wearing a blue jacket and pink boots.

A wanted man from Georgia was fatally shot by deputies in DeSoto County after he fired at them during a vehicle stop, injuring one deputy who is now recovering.

Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival sees increased security after an attack in New Orleans, with revelers urged to follow event rules amidst safety concerns.

A Brooksville man was arrested after a six-month narcotics probe by Hernando County Sheriff's Office; drugs were found in his home near a worship center.

Liam Coen, initially set to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator, has unexpectedly taken the head coaching position with the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving the Bucs searching for a replacement.

St. Petersburg woman was found stabbed to death; her son, with a history of mental health issues, was injured and will be charged.

The NWS issued a Cold Weather Advisory for southwest and west central Florida warning of low wind chills until 10 AM EST, affecting areas like Tampa and St. Petersburg.

An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Brooksville while walking on an unpaved road after getting off a school bus.

The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay issued a Cold Weather Advisory due to very cold wind chills and a Rip Current Statement signaling a high risk for dangerous currents along the coast.

Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco is set to discuss a recent human trafficking arrest at a briefing, amid attention on a deputy-involved fatal shooting of Matthew Phillips.

Pasco County deputies shot and killed Matthew Vincent Phillips during an arrest attempt following a confrontation where he was armed and noncompliant.

Court documents detail former prosecutor Patrick Scruggs' response to a rush-hour traffic incident, including a stabbing, now leading to his legal trial.

Martez Manning, with seven prior felonies, pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession. His sentencing is pending, with a possibility of 15 years to life.