Sgt. Jake Viano and Cpl. Matt Aitken received the Florida Sheriffs Assoc. 2024 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year award for exceptional bravery and service.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted Operation Southern Slowdown to reduce speeding, resulting in 4,063 stops and 47 arrests from July 15-21.

A Dade City man was sentenced to 30 years for producing child sexual abuse material. He will also face a lifetime of supervised release and has to register as a sex offender.

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting on East Poinsettia Avenue where an adult male died from his injuries. No suspects or motives are known yet.

A Marion County man pleaded guilty to possessing and intending to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, facing 10 years to life in prison.

A fatal shooting occurred on Indianapolis' near southeast side, with police responding and finding a victim who later died at the hospital. Details remain scarce, and the investigation is ongoing.

Javier Joel Perez is sentenced to 8 years for drug and gun offenses after his federal prison plea, with possession charges and a firearm seizure fueling his conviction as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Hillsborough County commemorated the 34th anniversary of the ADA focusing on inclusion in the arts, with Sandra Sroka accepting the honor for the local disability alliance.

The Tampa City Council voted 5-2 to increase the budget for the Riverwalk expansion to $56.8 million, with debate over fiscal impacts and potential benefits.

Pinellas Park Police introduced K9 officer Jesse, a lab who detects electronic devices and doubles as a therapy dog to aid in digital crime-fighting and community support.

A former detention deputy from Pinellas County was arrested for possessing child pornography, resigned, and faces nine counts of possession, with an investigation led by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

A suspect, Jahvontae Bell, was arrested in Hillsborough County after detectives found the kidnapped victim, Jayanna Clark, safe. The operation involved Hillsborough and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices.

Indian national Kirtan Patel faces charges for allegedly attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity, with a potential life sentence if convicted.