A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an early-morning crash on the 400 block of East Sunrise Boulevard; police say the driver may have fled.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office announced May 6 that a long-running cold case has been solved. Family members and partner agencies attended a 10 a.m. briefing in Lake City.

A Redwood City man was sentenced to five years after convictions in two separate child molestation cases. The judge also ordered restitution and sex-offender registration.

Naval Station Mayport briefly locked down Wednesday after an unauthorized vehicle accessed the base; officials later said there was no threat and gates have reopened.

San Luis Obispo County investigators executed a search warrant Wednesday at an Arroyo Grande home tied to the Kristin Smart case. Officials released few details as the probe continues.

Citrus County deputies named 43-year-old Kristopher Sellers as their latest "Wanted of the Week" for violating probation tied to a meth possession case. Authorities ask anyone with information to call 352-249-2790.

A woman died after a two-vehicle crash at MLK Street South and 9th Avenue S in St. Petersburg. Traffic homicide detectives are investigating.

A Miami Beach resident says he was beaten after confronting teens who spray‑painted antisemitic slurs near 1853 Meridian Avenue; one teen is in custody and police are investigating.

A 57-year-old homeless man was identified after being struck and killed by a UPS truck at Shoemaker and Alondra in Norwalk; detectives are investigating.

A man was arrested after a pre-dawn stabbing and a hours-long barricade in Jefferson Park. The victim was hospitalized and police detained a suspect in his 40s.

A lithium‑ion battery fire tore through the New Roc City parking garage Tuesday, sending smoke over downtown and destroying multiple vehicles as crews fought the blaze. Investigators are probing the cause.

A Camino Real teacher was ordered held without bond after prosecutors say he exchanged sexual Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old and inappropriately touched the student.

A pedestrian was killed early Wednesday near the 170 Freeway off‑ramp in North Hollywood after a driver fled the scene. LAPD detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.