An Amber Alert was issued for Jace Saunders, a 5-year-old Florida boy with autism. He may be with his grandmother, who is wanted for kidnapping. Authorities arrested his parents for interfering with custody.

A law enforcement operation in Hillsborough County resulted in 17 arrests, including convicted felon Brandon Landaverde. The operation focused on crime trends and seized two firearms and $1,400.

The Tampa Police Department hosted its 30th Annual Memorial Run to honor 32 fallen officers, promoting community support and funding for scholarships and the police museum.

A man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in Gibsonton that killed motorcyclist Isaiah Raposa. Jonathan Saldana Rojas is accused of fleeing the scene.

A semi-trailer crash on I-75 near Sarasota prompted lane closures and traffic delays due to cooking oil spillage; emergency crews have been managing the cleanup.

A dog and her five puppies were rescued from under an abandoned house in Hillsborough County by animal control officers and taken to a pet resource center.

A man was injured in a deputy-involved shooting in New Port Richey, Florida, with no ongoing threat to the public. Details are to be released in an upcoming PSO news conference.

The Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board seeks nominees for board vacancies in various sectors; appointments are voluntary with a max tenure of eight years.

Pinellas County received a $2.25 million NOAA grant to remove harmful waste tires from Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, with cleanup completion expected by July 2027.

Sign-ups are available for the 8th Annual Fit City 5K & 1-Mile Walk in St. Petersburg, scheduled for February 1, 2025, featuring fitness activities and health resources. Early registration offers discounted fees.

St. Petersburg celebrates the opening of Bear Creek Commons, a new affordable housing complex for seniors, as part of its commitment to addressing housing needs.

A semi-truck crash on I-75 and a separate incident involving an FHP trooper rear-ending a pickup truck caused major traffic disruptions in Sarasota County.

A Sarasota man, Sean Anthony Christie, has been indicted for child sexual abuse material possession and distribution and could face up to 20 years in prison.