Antowan Jabaar Cain from Clewiston was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and having a firearm during a drug crime.

Roger William Clayton received a five-year federal sentence for illegal gun possession and distribution, following a guilty plea and a sting operation.

Two Florida men pleaded guilty to tax fraud, admitting to a scheme generating over $12 million in losses to the government by preparing false tax returns.

Authorities responded to a reported home invasion in Spring Hill, which turned out to be a domestic dispute involving resident Curtis Neraasen; no injuries occurred, and the search continues for Neraasen.

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrested four men during a drug trafficking investigation in Brooksville, revealing narcotics and a firearm at their residence.

A man was killed in a shooting at Cypress Trace complex in Brandon; the shooter is sought by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office after an argument turned violent.

A house in Clearwater was struck by lightning, causing a fire; residents escaped safely and firefighters contained the blaze without injuries. Florida's high lightning strike rate is noted.

One person died in an RV fire in Lakeland, despite Polk County Fire Rescue efforts. Investigations by various agencies are ongoing to determine the cause.

A man died and a cyclist was injured in a Hillsborough County shooting, where the suspect fired at a car, causing the driver to hit a bicyclist in their escape. The child in the car was unharmed; authorities seek information on the suspect.

A drunk driver with a BAC five times the legal limit caused a crash in Highlands County, killing a 16-year-old girl and facing DUI manslaughter charges.

A man fired shots at a car during a road rage incident in Brandon. Deputies are seeking the suspect, described as 6 feet tall and 200 pounds, last seen in tan and khaki. The public is urged to contact the sheriff's office with information.

A St. Petersburg man was arrested on charges involving sexual activity with animals, following a tip about video purchases. He passed a background check for his city job.

Kavar Young of Tampa pleaded guilty to robbery and related charges with a potential sentence of up to life in prison. His conviction is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.