A probationary Sarasota officer was arrested and fired after police say he kissed a 16‑year‑old without permission. The department opened an internal and criminal probe.

Two people were arrested in Sarasota after an April 12 hit-and-run on U.S. 41 left a man dead. Troopers say the driver fled and later allegedly tried to hide the Jeep.

A Winter Haven traffic stop turned up 13 live iguanas — many zip‑tied — and FWC has opened a wildlife probe.

Hendry County deputies say a LaBelle woman and two men were arrested after a home invasion left a man beaten, bound and $18,000 handed to attackers. Investigators say the wife admitted helping coordinate the attack.

A Mulberry man was arrested after a late-night disturbance; deputies say K9 Obi and a drone led to his capture. He faces multiple charges including battery by strangulation.

City officials say a Temple Terrace officer was arrested April 30 after an April 15 crash on Fowler Ave. that killed a 6-year-old passenger. Investigators are reviewing the case.

A Port Charlotte High School teacher was arrested after allegedly admitting to sex with a 17‑year‑old student on campus, according to the sheriff's office.

A Citrus County grand jury indicted William Michael Larsen Sr. on first‑degree premeditated murder, arson and related counts; prosecutors have filed a death‑penalty notice.

An arrest report says a Pasco deputy deleted Snapchat while investigators probed whether he sent a dead‑body photo to a 13‑year‑old student at Pinecrest Academy.

HCSO says 21‑year‑old Joshua Abercrombie is wanted on sexual battery, kidnapping and other felony charges; detectives ask that anyone with information call 813‑247‑8200.

Three ex-Marion County firefighters are set to change pleas today after prosecutors say a rookie was beaten and waterboarded at Station 21.

A sheriff’s office video shows a Riverview driver illegally passing a stopped school bus on April 17, narrowly missing a child. Deputies issued a notice of violation and the sheriff warned drivers to slow down.

A Hernando County inmate was found unresponsive during an early-morning count and later pronounced dead; investigators sent the body to the District 5 Medical Examiner in Leesburg.