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.

Detectives investigate an accidental shooting in Unincorporated St. Petersburg after a man fatally shoots his roommate while handling firearms under the influence of alcohol.

Three people were arrested in Hillsborough County for trafficking fentanyl, including an inmate who orchestrated the sales. Over 1.5 kilograms of the drug were seized along with weapons.

Hillsborough County is seeking a Fire Rescue Infrastructure Manager to maintain fire stations, oversee new constructions and improve firefighter safety, with salary ranging from $75,836 to $144,185.

NACo conference attendees in Hillsborough County filled 297 duffel bags with personal items for foster kids, in a project called "Duffels of Dignity."

Hillsborough County designates July 26 as ADA Awareness Day and discusses the allocation of future Community Investment Tax revenue for various projects.

The National Weather Service predicts a stormy week for Tampa with high humidity, chances of showers and thunderstorms, and high temperatures around 94 degrees.

A Riverview man is charged with COVID-19 relief fraud, facing 40 years for wire fraud in a PPP loan scheme. The indictment is not a guilt declaration; he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.