A 17-year-old named Justin Hawker was arrested by Hillsborough County authorities for second-degree murder with a firearm in the death of Andie Morrell. Details of the homicide remain undisclosed.

Three juveniles were charged after a shooting in Dover Park, with local authorities using aviation tech to locate and arrest them, finding three firearms on site.

A joint emergency team responded to a jet ski incident in a canal near Circle Drive, as reported by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office on social media. Details were not immediately disclosed.

Pinellas County waives penalty fees for after-the-fact building permits to aid storm recovery, allowing repairs to meet codes without extra costs until December 31, 2025.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office warns it will thoroughly investigate retail thefts, and those caught will be taken in a police cruiser and have their photos posted on the HCSO Facebook page.

A 27-year-old man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot while riding his scooter in Lakeland. The assailant fired from a dark vehicle. No arrests have been made; the LPD continues investigating the incident.

Police presence increased at Hammock Ridge Apartments in Spring Hill due to a reported armed home invasion with suspects identified and no serious injuries.

A teenager was arrested for a homicide in Tampa after the body of Andie Morrell was discovered on North 39th Street, with the murder scene identified at a residence on Polak Drive.

A utilities worker died and another was injured in a New Port Richey lift station incident during routine maintenance. The cause is under investigation but electrocution is suspected.

A man in Spring Hill was arrested for neglect after his mother was found in deplorable conditions; she later died, leading authorities to consider more serious charges.

A man was pulled from the water at Siesta Key Beach and pronounced dead despite rescue efforts. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the cause.

Cyclist Kjersten Aileen-Hermance Strang, 38, was killed in Gulfport by a vehicle driven by Xavier Omar Rigby, who now faces charges including DUI Manslaughter.

Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 246 individuals during a human trafficking operation, with some charged for child sexual offenses and potential trafficking victims identified.