The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking certified individuals to join as Deputy Sheriffs, emphasizing the role's importance in community safety.

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office held a successful Discovery Day event for kids, featuring activities like an obstacle course and crime scene investigation.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for 42-year-old Jeffrey Farrell, last seen on March 7 in Holiday, wearing a blue hoodie and Nike pants, possibly on a black/teal Electric bicycle.

The National Weather Service warns of high rip current risk on the Gulf Coast, affecting several counties, with conditions expected to improve mid-week.

Hillsborough prosecutors seek the death penalty for Joseph Schiliro in the dismemberment murder of a 71-year-old man; an accomplice awaits extradition.

Warner Smith received a 10-year sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material and AI-generated child pornography, following a guilty plea in Lake County.

Former ROTC instructor Frank Troxel has been arrested, accused of molesting students at Venice High School, facing charges of battery and lewd behavior.

The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation is accepting applications for their Alan D. Anderson Summer Youth Academy for teens interested in firefighting until March 28.

Hillsborough County law enforcement warns of scams targeting the elderly, with losses over $1 million. They advise against making payments and to report incidents.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office has issued an alert for missing 16-year-old Richard Wallace last seen in the Holiday area.

Winter Haven Police Department faced backlash over a photo showing a young girl on the ground during an arrest; they released bodycam footage and explained the child was imitating her mother. No one was detained after the incident.

Firefighters extinguished a rooftop fire at the Midtown East construction site in Tampa, with no injuries reported, and an investigation by the Fire Marshal's Office underway.

Florida coastal counties face rip current risks and high surf advisories, with NWS Tampa advising caution and inexperienced swimmers to avoid the water. Conditions include dangerous currents and large waves.