A 65-year-old St. Petersburg man, Lawrence Airdo, was charged with sexually abusing a young girl, following a police investigation initiated by her family's report.

Garbage truck crash shuts down southbound lanes on Bayside Bridge during rush hour, with ongoing investigation and no immediate cause or injury details.

A clerk was arrested in Lake Wales for selling alcohol to a minor during a sting operation named Operation Pop Top, which is led by Polk County Sheriff's Office to enforce age restriction laws.

A Bartow man was arrested for a violent home invasion in Winter Haven, where he allegedly kicked down a door, assaulted the resident, and resisted arrest at a convenience store. He faces multiple charges including burglary with battery.

A drug deal in Davenport led to Wolph Blanc, 18, being accused of shooting and attempting to kill three teens. Two were injured, one unharmed. Blanc faces multiple charges and is awaiting transport to Polk County Jail.

Kyle Cole, 26, died in a motorcycle crash while riding a reported stolen bike, with active warrants for various charges.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office has found Christopher Paraski, the missing 27-year-old, safe; details of his disappearance and discovery weren't disclosed.

Firefighters quickly contained a significant fire in a St. Petersburg home, with all residents evacuating safely and one with non-critical injuries. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Tampa Police investigate a fatal altercation between two women on Chestnut Street, where one suffered stab wounds and died, and the other incurred an arm injury. The situation is contained and the investigation is ongoing.

A woman was shot in the leg in St. Petersburg early Monday and is in stable condition; police are investigating the incident with no suspects yet identified.

A 77-year-old man was arrested in Gulfport for a hit-and-run that severely injured two people. He's charged with leaving the scene and evidence tampering.

Tampa Police Officer Steven Barber was arrested on charges including domestic battery and false imprisonment after an off-duty incident on Thanksgiving. He's on administrative leave pending investigation.

Two people were critically injured in a hit-and-run in Gulfport while riding an electric scooter; police are seeking information about an SUV involved.