A driver's claim of having an explosive led to the closure of southbound Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The unresponsive driver was later taken into custody, with no injuries reported. Traffic has since reopened.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez faces racketeering charges linked to an illegal gambling operation and has been suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis.

A non-verbal child believed to have autism was found in Davenport and safely returned to his family thanks to the police's urgent social media appeal and community response.

An argument in a Tampa neighborhood resulted in one dead and another injured after gunfire; the incident is under active investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

A road rage incident over a turn signal in Bradenton led to gunfire and a collision, involving 33-year-old Raesean Poole and 20-year-old Anthony Williams, resulting in charges for all parties involved.

80-year-old Georgia Rusciano, who went missing in Seminole, was found safe after the issuance of a Silver Alert by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office issued a Silver Alert for 75-year-old Melvin Pharris Davis, who has memory issues and was last seen at his Dunedin residence.

A St. Petersburg man pleaded guilty to bank fraud and mail theft, potentially facing 30 years per fraud count and up to 5 years for each mail theft count.

Hillsborough County expects to receive over $709 million from HUD for storm recovery, and is seeking public input on fund allocation through hearings and online engagement.

A violent argument in a Riverwalk parking lot led to a shooting and a traffic crash, with Bradenton Police responding and questioning all involved parties.

Woman arrested for shooting father during child custody exchange at the Sheriff’s Administration Building in Pinellas County; no other injuries reported.

15-year-old Jaz'maine Kennerdy from Bradenton was found safe after being reported missing. She was last seen in a "bad boys" t-shirt and jean shorts. Details of her disappearance are undisclosed.

The Bradenton Police report a road rage incident involving a crash and shooting, leading to charges against three individuals after an argument over a turn signal.