HCSO’s Gang Unit says undercover buys of oxycodone and marijuana led to the June 24 arrest of 21‑year‑old Jaylin McBride; deputies say a gun and drugs were seized.

A late-night collision on Cherry Road in Lakeland's Kathleen area killed one man and left another critically injured.

An SUV driver was killed when his vehicle struck the back of a tractor‑trailer on northbound I‑75 near the Jones Loop Road exit in Punta Gorda. Troopers say the crash is under investigation.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Dominick Occhicone, 80, convicted in the 1986 slayings of his ex‑girlfriend's parents. The decision sets off expedited legal deadlines.

Deputies found a person dead Friday in the 16000 block of Delia Street in Wimauma. Investigators say the death is under active investigation and have not released an identity or cause.

A Tampa man was arrested after deputies say he chased an ambulance and caused a crash that endangered paramedics and a patient. The Sheriff's Office says he faces multiple felony counts.

A Manatee County probe uncovered a statewide elder‑fraud network accused of taking more than $3.5M from seniors; arrests, counterfeit seizures and a federal sentence followed.

A 61-year-old Tampa man died after his Harley crashed into a tree while taking the Waters Avenue exit from SR‑589, troopers say. Investigators are probing the single-vehicle wreck.

Hernando County officials warned that callers are spoofing the sheriff's office and demanding money to clear fake jury-duty bench warrants.

A New River resident admitted to submitting 14 false payroll returns that sought $7.7M in pandemic tax credits, federal prosecutors say.

Hernando County Fire Rescue says crews are battling a brush fire near Lomita Wren and Mountain Bluebird. Smoke may reduce visibility and drivers should avoid the area.

A man accused of robbing a Bradenton Wells Fargo was arrested in Sarasota; deputies say the cash was recovered and the suspect is jailed.

DEAMiami says Homeland Security Task Force partners were present as the Coast Guard offloaded 3,522 kilograms of cocaine at Port Everglades; multiple arrests were reported. Officials have not yet released names or charges.