A man in Hernando County is charged with arson for a house fire in Spring Hill, also hindering firefighter efforts during a brush fire. No injuries reported, but the home was lost.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Florida is intensifying efforts against human trafficking with legal action, education, and collaboration with federal and local agencies, as part of a national prevention initiative.

Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a severe fire in a residential area, evacuated an occupant, and saved pets, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Pedestrian Michael Arndt was fatally struck by an allegedly impaired driver in Madeira Beach; the driver, Vanessa Downs, is charged with DUI Manslaughter.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking help to find missing endangered adult James Harris, who has dementia, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, last seen on January 22, 2026.

Jaureecio Thornton, 26, was arrested by Hillsborough County deputies for multiple felony warrants and found with a loaded gun, drugs, and stolen cards.

A contractor struck a water main in Clearwater, causing reduced water pressure and potential for a boil water notice. Repair crews are assessing the damage.

Tampa Police and US Marshals apprehended two suspects linked to a fatal shooting in December 2025, following a detailed investigation and multi-state manhunt.

A woman in her early 20s died from upper body trauma after a violent incident in Tampa. A man in his late 20s was hospitalized with stab wounds. The violence allegedly stemmed from an argument between them.

The Tampa community mourns a 16-year-old girl killed in a shooting on North 12th Street; police are investigating the connections between the individuals involved.

A 16-year-old girl was fatally shot in Tampa's Sulphur Springs; police suggest the involved parties knew each other, and no arrests have been made yet.

Tampa man Jerell Carr was arrested after a high-speed chase and crash involving six vehicles; drugs were found in his car, leading to multiple trafficking charges.

An 81-year-old woman from Hernando was arrested for trying to hire an undercover officer to commit murder. Her previous legal issue involved animal cruelty charges.