St. Petersburg Police and the Florida Gaming Control Commission raided two arcades for illegal gambling, seizing gaming machines and cash, and charging three individuals.

A woman riding her bike was struck and killed in a hit-and-run Saturday night in Gulfport near Tangerine Avenue and 49th Street South. Police say the suspect fled the scene, leading to a mile-long investigation area. A damaged vehicle was later found near a liquor store, and 22-year-old Xavier Omar Rigby was arrested around 4 a.m. on multiple charges, including DUI manslaughter. The victim’s identity has not been released.

Tampa Police are investigating a body found in a vacant lot; details on the deceased's identity and cause of death are pending while detectives gather evidence.

Christian Cuello was arrested in Bradenton for abusing a puppy after patrons at Kava Social Club witnessed the act.

Tampa Police suspended Angela Antonic for falsifying records and unauthorized computer access; her alleged misconduct involved issuing fake law enforcement credentials.

Five veterans were arrested during an anti-war protest near MacDill AFB, charged with obstructing traffic while decrying U.S. arms shipments to Israel.

11-year-old Bobby Carlson was found safe after being reported missing in Dade City, bringing relief to the community. The circumstances of his recovery remain undisclosed.

David Pittman was executed in Florida for the 1990 murder of his estranged wife's family, despite his claims of innocence and intellectual disability.

David Jones, 65, a Pinellas County substitute classroom assistant, faces child abuse charges after hitting a 6-year-old autistic student with a lunchbox, deputies report.

A Frostproof woman was arrested on charges of felony animal cruelty after two deceased dogs were found at her residence, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

A double homicide investigation started in Wimauma after two men died in a shootout on Willow Road, as confirmed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

A Brooksville man was arrested for threatening people with a knife at a gas station and resisting arrest, requiring officers to use OC spray, Tasers, and non-lethal rounds to subdue him.

A student was arrested after making threatening phone calls to two Polk County high schools, which prompted a swift law enforcement response and serious charges.