A 9-year-old girl named Leah Lendel survived a shark attack in Florida and is on a hopeful path to recovery after complex surgery on her nearly severed hand.

American citizens evacuated from Israel due to escalating tensions landed in Tampa; Florida coordinated their safe return with help from organizations like Grey Bull Rescue.

A man’s body was found early Thursday in Tampa; police are investigating the cause of death. Details are limited, and the community awaits further information.

An Ellenton man received a nearly 6-year sentence for participating in a fentanyl and cocaine distribution scheme, after pleading guilty to related charges.

Dontrey Lynch Webster was arrested for not completing his sexual offender quarterly reregistration as required by his 2015 sexual battery conviction. He claimed to have forgotten and is now held without bond.

An alleged wage dispute at a Tampa construction site escalated into violence when Rajache Greenlee reportedly fired at his former boss's head and robbed a residence, resulting in his arrest on multiple charges.

Tyler Kuhn of Port Charlotte faces federal charges for producing and sharing child sexual abuse material with a maximum 50-year prison sentence if convicted.

A Tampa woman was arrested for threatening violence at a cigar lounge and possessing firearms after being asked to leave for bringing in outside alcohol.

Tommy Ray Evans was arrested in Hernando County for not complying with sexual predator registration laws, specifically failing to complete his 30-day transient registration check-in.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating missing 17-year-old Jasmine Parrish, last seen in Lutz, potentially traveling in a silver Mazda3.

Two people were found dead in an RV in Dover, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating. The incident is considered isolated with no public threat.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested 60-year-old murder suspect Juan Vera after Miami Police issued a warrant; the arrest was made without incident, exemplifying inter-agency cooperation.

Christopher Talavera Sr. was arrested for auto theft and drug offenses after law enforcement recovered a stolen vehicle and found drugs inside. The Sheriff praised the deputies' investigative work.