One person died in a Hillsborough County house fire after emergency responders arrived at the scene; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Gerald Declan Radford was acquitted of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of John "Walter" Lay at a Tampa dog park; his self-defense claim was upheld despite prosecutors suggesting a hate crime.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office warns against shoplifting, stating that perpetrators will face consequences and may be featured on their Facebook.

A Hernando County Sheriff's deputy shot a man in Brooksville after a traffic stop, foot chase, and physical altercation, where the man reportedly reached for the deputy's gun. The suspect is hospitalized; FDLE is investigating.

A 78-year-old woman in Odessa flipped her Range Rover into an apartment complex's A/C units after failing to stop and hitting a van. Both drivers sustained minor injuries.

Collin Griffith was acquitted of all charges tied to his mother's death after jury deliberation; defense argued self-defense due to a troubled relationship.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office warned against DUI on Facebook, urging residents to drive sober or face arrest, as part of their commitment to enforce DUI laws and ensure public safety.

Sean Kevin Dooley was sentenced to 3 years in prison and 5 years of sex offender probation for trying to meet a minor for sex, following an undercover operation by Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa police released bodycam footage of an officer-involved shooting with Matthew Fowler, a suspect who opened fire during an unrelated investigation. No injuries occurred, and Fowler faces multiple charges.

In Hernando County, deputies increased their presence for a stolen vehicle investigation, leading to an arrest, with updates and the arrest announced on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

A 26-year-old man died in a car crash in Zephyrhills, Florida, after his vehicle hit a tree and utility pole. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

Timothy Gipson Jr. was arrested for a violent robbery in St. Petersburg, where he assaulted and robbed a 65-year-old woman, later pawning the stolen rings.

Florida man James Barfield is charged with animal cruelty after deputies found neglected dogs at his home. Some dogs were emaciated and kept in unsanitary kennels without food or water. His bond is $30,000 and animal services rescued the dogs.