The U.S. Coast Guard rescued eight boaters 35 miles off Venice, FL, emphasizing the importance of safety equipment and leaving detailed plans before sailing.

A deputy-involved shooting in Sarasota County following a suicide attempt report is under investigation; the suspect was armed and pronounced dead at the scene.

A popular local DJ, Dedrick Sykes (DJ ShyGuy), was fatally shot in Ybor City, Tampa. The incident followed a verbal argument and authorities are investigating.

Tampa Police investigate a fatal shooting involving an argument that escalated, resulting in the death of Dedrick Lamar Sykes; the shooter claimed self-defense.

Tampa Police investigate a fatal shooting after a road dispute; the shooter, claiming self-defense, is cooperating, with no current threat to the public.

Jorge Gonzalez-Ortiz was sentenced to over 13 years in U.S. federal prison for leading a drug trafficking operation smuggling cocaine from Colombia into the U.S.

Denzel Ingram, 28, of Tampa, was sentenced to over six years in federal prison for possessing firearms as a felon. His previous convictions barred him from gun ownership.

Daniel Pulley received a 35-year federal prison sentence for CSAM offenses and attempting to entice a minor, along with a lifetime of supervised release.

A hazardous chemical fire in Pinellas Park prompted a hazmat response and residents to stay indoors; one firefighter was hospitalized. The fire was contained by midnight.

Polk County Sheriff's Office conducted "Operation Pop Top," a sting to stop illegal alcohol sales to minors, resulting in one arrest at an Auburndale convenience store.

Law enforcement avoided a disaster by safely apprehending Jonas Kaiser, who fled from a traffic stop but was quickly caught with drugs, a firearm, and an outstanding warrant.

Kent Baker has been sentenced to five years in prison in Florida for failing to comply with sex offender reporting requirements following his 2014 conviction for battery on a minor.

Jordan O'Keefe Woods faces life in prison after being indicted for sex trafficking and inducing travel for prostitution, awaiting trial with presumed innocence.