Sheriff Chad Chronister revealed findings of an academic cheating scandal in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, implicating six high-ranking officers.

Spring Hill Police resolved a case of unclaimed bicycles by locating the owners through a Facebook post, using social media effectively for community engagement.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office announced that Evandera Hale, a 15-year-old reported missing since October 24, has been found safe after a community-wide search effort.

A high school principal was arrested for not reporting child abuse allegations involving a 4-year-old and a 16-year-old at a daycare in Spoto High School.

Maico Carbajal, 18, was arrested by deputies in Hillsborough County for firearms offenses, aided by aerial support. Found with a gun, he faces additional charges including carrying a concealed firearm.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested two individuals after a month-long drug investigation, seizing drugs, paraphernalia, ammunition, a stolen gun, and cash.

Captain Zuleydis Stearns was fired from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office amid an academic cheating investigation that has seen other resignations.

Teacher Juanita McCoy was arrested for falsely accusing fellow educator Latonya Miller of battery at Lake Shipp Elementary, Winter Haven, after video evidence showed no contact occurred.

Tampa Police Department commemorated Sgt. Cloud, 40 years after his murder, highlighting his dedication and ultimate sacrifice following his controversial dismissal from the Vice Squad.

MAIT investigates a crash in Dunedin involving a Ford F-250 and an electric bicycle, leaving the cyclist with critical injuries; neither speed nor impairment deemed factors.

Deputies investigate a serious crash in Dunedin where Viktor Rakaj, 15, was hit by a car while biking without a helmet, sustaining life-threatening injuries. Both teens attend Dunedin High School.

Tampa Police arrested Kevin Arriola after he caused a multi-car crash and fired a gun on the Selmon Expressway. No serious injuries were reported. Charges include attempted murder.

Two men were hospitalized after a stabbing in Clearwater; police are investigating the incident, which occurred early on a Thursday morning. Details are unclear.