Tampa police arrested four individuals for recklessly riding bikes and dirt bikes downtown; one had a firearm. Videos showed the danger posed to pedestrians. The police encourage public reporting to maintain safety.

One person died in a house fire in Dunnellon, Florida, while two escaped. Firefighters responded quickly but could not save the individual. The cause is under investigation.

Daymonte Moore, 19, was arrested for firing shots at a vape shop in Osceola County after a dispute over ID for a tobacco product; he faces multiple felony charges. No injuries were reported.

A Lake County deputy killed a man, Eric Escobar, after he reportedly brandished a weapon when confronted during an investigation. The deputy is on leave and an investigation is ongoing.

Central Florida faces a period of drought and high temperatures, with low humidity raising wildfire risks. No rain is expected through the following weekend, with a warm and stable weather pattern anticipated.

The Orlando Police arrested a second teen for a fatal shooting during a suspected drug-related robbery, with both suspects now facing murder and robbery charges.

A small plane crashed in Boca Raton, causing significant traffic disruption and emergency responses, with details on the crash and its implications still emerging.

A Michigan woman, Demetria Latimer, faces charges in Florida for a $52,000 Facebook Marketplace fraud. She is accused of a fake excavator sale, and her extradition was met with a direct confrontation by Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood.

A juvenile was arrested for multiple vandalism incidents with hate speech and racial slurs in Melbourne, including on a church, and faces hate crime charges.

Authorities search for Bryce Bagwell, a missing 16-year-old from New Smyrna Beach, possibly in the Edgewater area. He was last seen March 9. The public is urged to provide any information.

Tracey Nix was sentenced to five years for leaving her granddaughter in a hot car, resulting in the child's death. She was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter but convicted of lesser charges.

Blue Man Group's Orlando return is delayed, with performances at a new ICON Park theater postponed until May 29 due to construction. Ticket holders can get refunds or contact for assistance.

Charles "Chuck" Broadway was sworn in as Kissimmee's first African-American police chief with a vision for professionalism, accountability, and community trust.