Javontee Brice, 28, killed three women in Manatee County, including his mother and cousin, before dying in a shootout with deputies in Hamilton County.

The Hillsborough State Attorney's Gun Violence Unit is expanding from one to five attorneys to better tackle gun crime in Tampa Bay, backed by State Attorney Suzy Lopez.

Tampa Police arrested Andre Aris, 29, for the murder of a 35-year-old man whose body was found near a storage facility. Aris, who had the victim's IDs and car, is charged with murder and grand theft auto.

A three-vehicle crash on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa early Saturday resulted in one fatality and road closures for several hours during the investigation.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office arrested two juveniles for armed burglaries of vehicles after they were found asleep in a car with a stolen gun. The suspects had prior theft records.

Ricardo Villarroel Duerto was sentenced to 18 years for defrauding nearly 100 Florida homeowners through his pool company, causing over $1 million in losses.

The Tampa City Council approved renovation plans for the historic Jackson Rooming House, as the Jackson House Foundation seeks emergency funds for its preservation.

Hernando County authorities are searching for 16-year-old Tamya Johnson and her infant daughter, last seen on June 16. Public assistance is requested.

A car ended up in a North Port, FL, community pool after a hit-and-run incident. The driver was unharried navigating a roundabout when another car forced them off the road. No injuries reported; police seek the fleeing vehicle.

A text alleges that Tampa's Italian Club Cemetery was built over a Black and Cuban cemetery, prompting Council member Gwen Henderson to seek transparency and investigations.

A man was found dead from a gunshot in Tampa, leading to a homicide investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The incident doesn't pose a community threat. No arrests have been made; the public has been asked for information.

A tornado struck Crystal River, Florida, without warning, causing damage, but no injuries reported. Its effects were missed by weather radars due to the area's limited coverage.

Human remains were found in Pasco County, Florida, where a family was missing. Rory Atwood has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the case. The investigation continues.