Gainesville man, Jhakheem Smith, was sentenced to over ten years for an armed robbery of a Clearwater store, with his accomplice Jones also convicted.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office conducted a raid on a narcotics hub, arresting Justin Byrd and seizing nearly a kilo of meth, firearms, and vehicles. Byrd, with prior felonies, admitted to the crimes.

Stephen J. Phillips was arrested in Polk County for pointing a gun during a road rage incident involving a child.

A suspect was arrested for the stabbing death of a retired nurse in Davenport, with further details to be released by Sheriff Grady Judd in a press briefing.

Tampa police are investigating the homicide of James McClendon Jr., found in an East Tampa lot with upper body trauma. The public is urged to provide any details.

Largo Police are searching for Petro Kuqo, an 87-year-old man with dementia, who has been missing since Friday from The Pointe at Clearwater apartments.

Police arrested Michael Randolph in Temple Terrace for the second-degree murder of his mother after evidence of a violent struggle was found at the scene.

A firetruck and an SUV collided in Winter Haven; the SUV driver was critically injured. Speed and impairment might be factors; charges are anticipated. Firefighters were unharmed and assisted the victims.

An anonymous tip led to the arrest of Austin Daniel Richardson in Polk County for attempted murder and other charges following an incident on July 29, 2025.

Tampa Police found a man's body on a vacant lot and are investigating his death, with the Medical Examiner determining the cause. Details will follow as the investigation continues.

Eleven individuals were indicted for stealing over two million dollars from COVID-19 relief funds and face charges of wire fraud, with potential 20-year prison sentences per count.

Jonathan Ortega Martinez was sentenced to 10 years for international gun trafficking, involving over a thousand firearms smuggled to Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

An inmate, Louie Thomas, died in Pinellas County Jail; his death is not considered suspicious and authorities are investigating. Thomas faced multiple charges and passed away after being hospitalized.