St. Petersburg man, Jason Washington, receives a 13-year federal prison sentence for intent to distribute drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine.

A Jacksonville man pled guilty to federal drug trafficking, facing 10 years to life in prison for meth distribution. His supplier was previously sentenced to 10 years.

Hillsborough County distributes sandbags to residents to prepare for potential flooding from Tropical Wave Invest 97L, with pickups available at four locations.

Tampa Police are searching for two suspects involved in an armed jewelry store robbery at WestShore Plaza Mall, where a sledgehammer and pepper spray were used.

A Seminole man, Robert Kalkofen, faces charges including possession of child pornography and sexual acts involving animals after a detailed investigation following a tip-off.

An investigation is underway after a fatal fire in Plant City, Hillsborough County, where four people died. The Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue are examining the cause, with community safety and the prevention of future incidents as priorities.

A former Green Beret and a Venezuelan national face charges for conspiracy and smuggling military equipment from the U.S. in violation of export and firearms laws.

A North Fort Myers man has been sentenced to six years for possessing child sexual abuse images after pleading guilty, and will also face 20 years of supervised release.

Two people were shot at El Sol de Mexico Bar and Grill in Brooksville, with a black car bearing Georgia plates fleeing the scene. The incident is believed to be a botched robbery attempt.

The Tampa area weather forecast anticipates typical summer patterns; expect daily scattered showers, potential thunderstorms, high temperatures in the mid-90s, and a heat index surpassing 100 degrees.

The St. Petersburg Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a 20-year-old, seeking to identify the driver of a blue Toyota Corolla involved in the accident.

A fire at Turtle Creek Apartments in Hillsborough County displaced nine families, injured one person, killed a dog, and damaged 12 units. The cause is under investigation.

A detention cadet in Hillsborough County was arrested on charges involving child pornography and sexual activity with an animal, following an NCMEC alert and police investigation.