A teen was hospitalized after being hit by a car on Cass Street Bridge in Tampa; authorities are investigating but have ruled out speeding and impairment.

The Bradenton Police charged Jeremy DeMers with misusing funds from his company, Gulf View Windows and Doors, for personal expenses, like gambling and lavish purchases, leading to unfulfilled orders and property liens.

A Tampa man pleaded guilty to distributing drugs causing a fatal overdose and could face life in prison. Video showed the victim buying narcotics from him before the death.

Hillsborough County law enforcement conducted active threat training at Brandon Exchange and Citrus Park Mall to improve emergency response readiness.

Detention Officer Anthony Sandora, 60, is charged with child abuse after allegedly battering a 15-year-old inmate at a Florida juvenile detention center.

A man in Florida was arrested for pointing a laser at a sheriff's helicopter during an assault case investigation. He faces felony charges for misuse of a laser device.

A Brooksville man, Isai Rodriguez Sr., has been arrested on charges of possessing child pornography following a search warrant execution by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Search efforts are underway for Russell Trudeau, missing since his adrift boat was found near Piney Point. Multiple agencies are involved in the coordinated search.

A 65-year-old woman was shot by deputies after fleeing a traffic stop and allegedly waving a gun, now in critical condition; seven deputies are on leave pending an investigation.

A deadly shooting occurred on N. Nebraska Avenue in Tampa after an altercation between a customer and a worker; police are investigating with the shooter cooperating. No arrests have been made.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office seeks help to find a male who stole items and assaulted someone in Hudson on March 28. He wore a gray shirt, camo pants, and fled north on US-19.

Cruz Daniels, a 13-year-old from Port Richey, was found safe after being missing since March 28. The Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed the end of the search without detailing the circumstances of his disappearance or return.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office identified a disoriented woman with the public's help, less than a day after seeking assistance. Her identity remains private.