Zephyrhills police investigate a shooting on County Road 54, urging alternate routes due to road closure and reassuring the public of no wider threat.

Multiple agencies, including the Hillsborough County Sheriff's aviation team, contained a brush fire in Plant City using coordinated air and ground efforts.

A former Polk County deputy, Justin Register, resigned after being arrested for stealing cash from a driver during a traffic stop. Witnesses reported the incident, leading to an investigation into his past conduct.

Clearwater Police seek public help in identifying a beach theft suspect who stole three bags containing $1,350 but left behind valuables like wallets and phones.

A woman and six children were hospitalized after their car ran a red light and flipped in Pasco County, Florida, ejecting the children. The other vehicle's driver had minor injuries. The crash is under investigation.

Man in his late 40s fatally shot in Tampa; shooter claims self-defense and cooperates with police. Investigation ongoing to determine whether charges will be filed.

A forklift accidentally fell into Tampa Bay's waters, but was successfully recovered with no injuries, showcasing local authorities' swift action and preparedness.

A St. Petersburg woman is charged with aggravated manslaughter after a nine-month-old died at her unlicensed daycare; she also misrepresented her childcare license.

A Venezuelan man, Jose Canas Vargas, was arrested for stealing and burning U.S. flags in Clearwater, leading to a pursuit ending with nine charges and a $62,650 bond.

Three hospitalized after an Amtrak train collided with an SUV in Lakeland; Polk County Sheriff investigating the incident.

Fire crews contained a large brush fire in Plant City sparked by a controlled burn gone awry, covering 1,200 acres with no reports of injuries or structural damage.

A Tampa jury convicted Ronny Tremel Walker of first-degree murder and evidence tampering in the death of 14-year-old Nilexia Alexander; he now faces a potential death sentence.

A small fire occurred at Bethlehem Housing, with no injuries. Sprinklers extinguished it, causing water damage that led to evacuations aided by the Red Cross.