A Polk County sting operation led to the arrest of a store clerk for illegally selling tobacco to a minor during an initiative named Operation Pop-Top.

Two teenagers were shot and injured in South St. Petersburg; no arrests have been made, with police seeking community assistance in the investigation.

Victor Lamar Orr was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession after pleading guilty. His arrest followed multiple police chases involving reckless driving and evidence recovery.

Two men were arrested in Lakeland for multiple crimes, including burglary and theft, after a witness tipped off deputies, who found incriminating items the suspects discarded.

A Manatee County woman, pregnant and with toddlers, escaped her alleged abuser, who assaulted them and is now charged after sending photos of the beaten children to her.

A Plant High School student was arrested for threatening a school shooting on social media due to a personal disagreement. She faces a felony for her written threat.

Firefighters contained a late-night house fire in South Tampa within 45 minutes, with no occupants inside during the incident. The cause is under investigation.

An insurance business in Polk County was vandalized with Molotov cocktails, graffiti, and gunfire; a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

A 44-year-old Mexican national, Edgar Flores Robles, was arrested in Polk County for fraudulently using someone else's identity to gain employment and earning approximately $27,000. Robles overstayed his H2A Visa and now faces four felony charges.

A man in Brooksville was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for electronic prescription fraud and identity theft, having used a doctor’s credentials to issue illegal prescriptions.

Ronald Lund, a 77-year-old missing man, has been found safe after an urgent search by the Pasco Sheriff's Office.

Authorities in Pasco County are searching for Kharylin Gonzalez, a 15-year-old runaway last seen in Hudson. She is 5'3" and was wearing a grey shirt and red shorts. Tips can be reported to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.

Sarasota County officials have enacted a burn ban due to increased wildfire risks amid a drought, allowing only small, controlled grilling. The ban will last until drought conditions improve.