Mexican national Lorenzo Valerio-Popoca was convicted by a federal jury of conspiring to traffic methamphetamine in Florida and could face 10 years to life in prison.

A Spring Hill man, James Burrell, was arrested on felony charges including drug possession and firearm offenses during a traffic stop by Hernando County detectives.

Leto High School principal Scott Hazlett was arrested for DUI and drug charges, including cocaine possession. He was recently promoted and was caught speeding by police.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a man for running a large fentanyl trafficking ring under a false identity for nearly a decade, seizing drugs and cash.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office captured a felony suspect who attempted to evade arrest by hiding underwater, highlighting their Underwater Recovery Team's effectiveness.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office seized 100 pounds of marijuana from a vehicle, arresting driver Domonic Renalda Smith on trafficking charges.

A 17-year-old was arrested in Hillsborough County for possessing illegal weapons, including a converted Glock and drugs, prompting the sheriff to stress the danger to community safety.

Pasco County authorities are searching for the missing 29-year-old Jaheel Montoute and are seeking public help. Montoute was last seen near Sparkling Way, Wesley Chapel.

Robert Wright was arrested in Brooksville for multiple drug charges, including fentanyl trafficking, after a traffic stop by Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa Officer Jordan Laupert was released from the hospital after being shot on duty and is recovering at home, thankful for the support received. An investigation of the incident is ongoing.

Two Tampa individuals were indicted for reportedly impeding a federal officer during a July HSI investigation; they face up to eight years in prison if convicted.

Austin Allen Rhinesmith was convicted in Florida for not reporting a change of address as a sex offender and sentenced to three years by the Department of Corrections.

Officer Jordan Laupert of Tampa Police was shot in the leg and is recovering; a suspect later found with a self-inflicted wound is believed to have been the shooter.