Loxahatchee Man Convicted for Cocaine Trafficking, Faces Up to 40 Years in Prison
Wilmer Sanchez Aquino was convicted of cocaine trafficking and could face up to 40 years in prison. Co-defendants entered guilty pleas, with one potentially facing life in prison. Evidence included intercepted calls and financial records.
Lakeland Man Survives Alligator Attack, Then Killed by Polk County Deputies After Attempting to Seize Patrol Rifle
Timothy Schulz was shot and killed by deputies after an alligator attack and erratic behavior, which included charging at them with garden shears and attempting to grab a deputy's rifle.
St. Petersburg Officer "Friendly" Brings Joy to Preschool Graduates with Reading Session and Gifts
Officer Lenard Cox from St. Petersburg Police Department spent time reading to preschoolers, engaging with them, and gave them graduation gifts to foster early positive relationships with law enforcement.
Hillsborough County Partners with Tampa Cities to Champion Pool Safety Ahead of Summer Season
Hillsborough County promotes pool safety through Safe Pools Day Tampa Bay, with officials checking pool compliance and addressing the high risk of drowning, especially for children, as summer and hurricane season approach.












