Theron Marquale Mathews from New Port Richey was sentenced to 15 years in prison for intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing firearms for drug trafficking.

A house fire in Plant City resulted in one fatality, with firefighters extinguishing the blaze within six minutes. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

Clearwater experienced two sewage spills due to lift station malfunctions, spilling 1,600 and 4,500 gallons respectively. Cleanup and notifications followed.

Christian Fischer, wanted for child exploitation charges, was captured by law enforcement after evading arrest since February 2024, aided by U.S. Marshals and extensive surveillance in New Orleans.

Edward Woodruff, 33, is missing and endangered. Last seen in Port Richey, he is 5'10", 160lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, wearing a black shirt and shorts. Pasco Sheriff's Office urges public to report info at 727-847-8102, option 7.

Eight individuals face charges in a multi-state $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme that targeted elderly victims, involving bank employees and fraudulent fund transfers.

An Orlando couple agreed to repay $88,677.62 for improperly received PPP funds, with no admission of liability. The case was linked to a broader fraud scheme.

Edward Jenkinson, 47, has been sentenced to nearly a year in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling funds while working at a Tampa bank. He stole over $122,000 through fraudulent deposit schemes and ATM theft, spending the money on gambling and personal expenses.

Former banker Jennifer Lamanna admitted to embezzling funds and lying to the U.S., facing up to 35 years in prison. She exploited reduced pandemic staffing to steal $280,000.

Darin Farrow was arrested for stealing tools and cabinets from a Habitat for Humanity home in St. Petersburg, FL.

A Lakeland detective, Michael Hayes, was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after claiming juveniles vandalized his SUV, which he later confessed was likely damaged by his own child.

Authorities are searching for missing Summer Leo, last seen in Pompano Beach entering a white BMW, amid suspicions of foul play. The car, linked to Timothy Bowman, was later found in Tampa.

This article describes the recall of over 5 million above-ground pools due to a drowning risk after nine children tragically drowned.