The body of Giovanni Pelletier, an 18-year-old who vanished in Florida, was found in a retention pond after a search by family and officials. An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.

HCFR quickly extinguished a townhouse garage fire in Tampa, rescued an unresponsive dog, and prevented further damage. No human injuries were reported; the fire cause is under investigation.

A traffic stop by the Hillsborough County Sheriff led to a cocaine seizure after a suspect, Antwan Wesley, discarded a package containing drugs. Wesley, with a significant criminal history, now faces multiple felony charges.

Lakeland nurse Eric Brewer was sentenced to over five years in prison for stealing and tampering with fentanyl at Tampa Bay area hospitals, leading to his dismissal and prosecution.

A multi-county Florida chase, spurred by a Manatee County robbery, ended with a submerged car and suspects evading capture despite search efforts by FHP and sheriff's offices.

A man in Hernando County has been arrested for possessing child pornography and engaging in bestiality, with law enforcement stressing a zero-tolerance stance on such crimes.

Hernando County agencies conducted a compliance operation targeting registered sex offenders, resulting in several being charged for violations such as failing to report changes and probation breaches.

A Texas man received a prison sentence for creating AI-generated child sexual abuse images and is now facing two years followed by supervised release.

Tampa man Daniel Vega Cabrera receives a 10-year federal prison sentence for cocaine distribution involving over 500 grams, following undercover operation and guilty plea.

Manatee County is investigating a severe case of animal cruelty involving three cats found abandoned in a crate, with one dead and two severely malnourished. They're recovering as new laws in Florida increase penalties for such acts.

A man in Pasco County was charged with DUI and reckless driving after a collision that killed a dog and involved hitting another car and a utility pole.

Two individuals were arrested on felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Hernando County; substances found included fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Tampa Police are investigating a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a BMW, resulting in the death of a teen motorcyclist. Early findings point to judgment error by the BMW driver. Speed is being considered; impairment is ruled out.