Hillsborough County officials issued an emergency burn ban due to high fire risk from warm temperatures and dry conditions, prohibiting most open burning, with few exceptions.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance to find Ayden McNiff, a 16-year-old runaway last seen on April 24.

A 14-year-old student was arrested for writing threats of violence at Fivay High School, with Pasco Sheriff's Office stressing there is no ongoing threat to the school.

Leanna Bryant from Tampa pled guilty to involvement in armed robberies at convenience stores and faces up to life in prison. Her crimes were part of a string of violent hold-ups in August 2023.

Authorities and residents actively search for Melanie Mendez, a missing 16-year-old girl from the Hudson area, last seen April 24. She has brown hair, eyes, and was wearing a blue shirt and black shorts.

Romanian national Andrei Saplacan was arrested for possessing firearms as an unlawfully present alien in the U.S., facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

A vehicle collision with a TECO pole on South Westshore Boulevard in Tampa caused road closure and traffic disruption. Minor injuries were reported, and crews worked to ensure safety.

Florida law enforcement investigates a deputy-involved shooting in Brandon where deputies responded to a man with an assault rifle, resulting in his death.

A Mexican national was charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office for illegal reentry into the United States, possibly facing 10 years in prison if convicted.

Seminole man Johannes Roetz III was arrested on charges of possessing and transmitting child pornography involving images of children aged 8-10. The investigation was initiated by a tip.

An 18-year-old, Alex Diaz, was arrested in Largo for child pornography possession after a tip-off and investigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities are searching for 14-year-old Navanna Ringheisen, a missing runaway last seen near Brookfield Dr. in Holiday. She is 5'1", weighs 103 lbs, and has black hair and brown eyes. The community is aiding in the effort to find her.

Deputies in Brandon, Florida, fatally shot a man wielding an assault rifle dressed in combat gear; the man, Vincent Morin, later died at a hospital. An investigation is underway.