A Bahamian national, Rochelle Deborah Johnson, faces up to 35 years in prison for alleged crimes including illegal voting, passport fraud, and falsifying citizenship for benefits.

HCFR responded to a crash on Ayres Road near Prosperity Lane, where a vehicle hit a power pole, causing road closure and power line hazards. Traffic is affected and updates will be shared on HCFR's social media.

A 14-year-old was arrested for bringing a pepper ball gun to school after being suspended and banned from the property. Authorities responded quickly, with the incident highlighting school security concerns.

Judge William F. Jung sentences three individuals involved in a California-to-Florida drug trafficking ring, following investigations that started with Colin Zirpoli and led to the arrest and guilty pleas of multiple conspirators.

Four individuals, two Americans and two Chinese nationals, have been charged with attempting to export AI technology to China, violating U.S. export controls.

Two teens were arrested at Plant City High School; one for bringing a loaded gun, which was stolen from his car, and the other for theft of the firearm. Both face multiple charges.

A Florida man, Richard Barry Randolph, was executed for the 1988 murder of his former manager. This execution marks the state's 17th this year, a record high.

An 8-year-old girl in Florida stabbed her grandmother to protect her mother during an attempted murder. The grandmother, Serpil Adams, was later arrested and charged.

Joel Moreno Cobo was arrested in Tampa for the fatal shooting of Dedrick Sykes, charged with second-degree murder. A dispute escalated into gunfire, with Moreno Cobo claiming self-defense.

Polk County deputies fatally shot a man, Kentae Govan, who assaulted an elderly person with a brick and charged at law enforcement with the same weapon.

Firefighters in Clearwater were reunited with a dog named Bandit they had saved from a house fire, an event that moved both the pet's owner and the rescuers.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for Justin Graham, a missing 16-year-old from Lutz. He's 5'10", with brown hair and eyes, last seen wearing a black jacket and gray shorts on November 19. Public assistance is requested.

Alexis Irnel Cintron Victoria, 39, faces an indictment for intent to distribute over half a kilogram of cocaine, with a potential 5-40 years prison sentence if convicted.