Four teenagers were struck by lightning in St. Petersburg; one was in cardiac arrest but was revived and all are now stable.

Shooting at a Tampa laundromat during an early morning dispute led to one person injured; the elderly shooter claimed self-defense. Victim is stable; investigation ongoing.

A toddler was killed in a Tampa parking lot after a Toyota RAV4 struck the child, who was riding a bicycle. No charges are pending; the investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Chronister extended condolences to the family.

Jacksonville man Jared Eakes is indicted for defrauding investors and misusing PPP loans, facing up to 20 years per wire fraud count and 30 years for bank fraud.

A Florida man, Ping Li, faces charges of acting as a PRC agent, engaging in espionage activities involving corporate and cybersecurity information, and targeting Falun Gong practitioners.

The Tampa area is set for a hot week with high humidity, chances for daily showers and thunderstorms, and heat indices potentially exceeding 100 degrees. The NWS Tampa advises residents to stay informed due to the evolving conditions.

Tampa Police Department collaborates with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay to launch a crisis intervention dispatch service for mental health emergencies, providing an alternative to police response.

Jorge Garcia-Palacio, connected to several robberies, was arrested after a failed escape attempt, jumping across hotel balconies to evade Tampa deputies.

Florida's Attorney General outlines enforcement of a law restricting children's social media use, mandating age verification and parental consent for platforms.

Bamidele Omotosho was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for cyber fraud, including identity theft and money laundering, and is ordered to pay restitution.

Zachary Pegg was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for an armed carjacking in Fort Myers, Florida. He pleaded guilty and was caught after a collaborative law enforcement effort.

A former employee, Tito Evan-Lloyd, threatened to "kill everyone" at his previous workplace over a pay dispute but was arrested by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office facing multiple charges.

Jerome Isom was indicted for the first-degree murder of Yvonne Abernathy in St. Petersburg, and authorities plan to extradite him from South Florida to face charges.