A Pinellas County deputy, James Jones, was fired and charged for battery against an inmate, George Miller, following a sheriff's investigation into a November 2025 incident.

Two Hillsborough County Public Schools bus employees were arrested for abusing a 10-year-old student with Autism and ADHD, as revealed by bus video footage.

An Eagle Lake man was arrested on multiple counts of child pornography and drug-related charges after detectives acted on a tip, finding suspected abuse images linked to his Google account.

A Florida substitute teacher was arrested for DUI at Lake Alfred Polytech, with the Polk County Sheriff confirming signs of impairment and alcohol odor.

Two men were arrested for burglarizing a Tampa roofing supply company, with the help of aviation unit coordination. They face multiple felony charges and had stolen materials worth $12,000.

A Lake Wales man, Andrew Joseph McHaffie, was arrested for stealing a woman's phone and making unauthorized transactions, escalating to felony charges due to his criminal history.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit swiftly rescued an injured 18-year-old from the water after a jet ski accident, providing first aid until further medical treatment arrived.

Two men were arrested by Polk County Sheriff's Office in separate incidents for lewd conduct and marijuana possession at county parks.

A Polk County man received an 18-year sentence for meth trafficking after pleading guilty, highlighting Operation Take Back America's federal efforts against crime.

Daniel Velazquez was arrested in a Hernando County drug sting, where over 380 grams of fentanyl were seized. He tried to flush evidence and was bitten by a K-9. His girlfriend, Jahira Rodriguez, was also arrested for her involvement.

A man in Winter Haven was arrested for attempting murder with a machete during a tool dispute. He also faced drug charges and had a prior criminal history.

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.