A firefighter is stable after being hospitalized from a large scrapyard fire in Tampa, with crews battling the persistent blaze and visible smoke plume.

Ismail Tillman pled guilty to multiple drug felonies, receiving a 15-year sentence, with investigations revealing narcotics and firearms at his residence.

Polk County Sheriff's Office arrest clerk for selling alcohol to a minor in an Operation Pop-Top compliance check.

A Tierra Verde man received a 10-year prison sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material; he pleaded guilty and will also have supervised release and sex offender registry.

A Lakeland man was arrested for shooting a firearm in public over job frustrations and faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Roberto Sandobal-Lopez, an undocumented Nicaraguan in the US, was arrested for DUI and hit-and-run in Florida, facing enhanced charges due to his immigration status.

Sheriff to discuss new evidence in Giovanni Pelletier's death; he had been trying to reconnect with family before his body was found in Manatee County.

Two arrested in a Riverview homicide; Arnaldo Cintron charged with murder, Giselle Santiago Bonilla accused of assisting. They were found on Parsons Street and face several charges including tampering with evidence.

A man was found dead near Dunedin Causeway Bridge, and while his death is not considered suspicious by officials, an investigation is underway. A separate death at a local residence is also under investigation.

Andrew Grant, 28, was arrested for the sexual assault and kidnapping of a woman in Tampa, with the investigation starting July 30, 2025, after the victim escaped.

Dynamite found in a Spring Hill home led to neighborhood evacuations and road closures until the Hernando County Sheriff's Office declared the area safe again. Emergency teams successfully cleared the potential danger.

A Tampa man was charged with assault and burglary after a standoff with police, where he threatened occupants with a gun and later made suicidal threats before being arrested.

Christa Mccullers, 39, is missing and considered endangered in Pasco County. Last seen on August 15, she may be in a silver Chevrolet Traverse, Florida plate 05EUTN. Public assistance is solicited.