Three dogs were found abandoned in Lutz, Florida. They were rescued, receiving community support and a reward offered for information about their abandonment.

FHP says a Riverview woman died on I-75 after stepping into the path of a Kia Sportage near Gibsonton. The crash remains under investigation.

An unmanned boat hit Stebbins Island near St. Petersburg, causing a fatality. Pal Pataki died during a sea trial. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating, with no suspicion or impairment indicated.

Amari Stubbs, an 18-year-old ex-intern in Tampa, was arrested for inappropriate conduct with underage girls, including soliciting nude photos and sexual activity.

Tampa Police located the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured a bicyclist on Dale Mabry Hwy; the car was found abandoned and is now impounded.

A man from California received a 17.5-year sentence for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy after getting caught with 50 pounds of meth in Florida.

Polk County deputies arrested two Circle K clerks for selling alcohol to a minor during a sting. Sheriff Grady Judd stressed the goal is full compliance with ID checks.

Oregon man indicted for sexually exploiting a minor, facing potential life sentence if convicted. Charges include production of abuse material and coercion via Snapchat.

A bicyclist in Tampa was seriously injured in a hit-and-run involving a silver SUV. Police are seeking the driver, who fled the scene on Dale Mabry Highway.

Ex-USF football coach Jim Leavitt faces charges after allegedly striking his former girlfriend and stealing handbags in St. Petersburg. Bail was set at $6,000.

Pinellas deputies say Charles Reid Jr., 54, fatally shot his girlfriend, Sarah Bulat, 42, before turning the gun on himself. Suicide notes were found at the scene.

Convicted felon Christopher Newman was arrested in Tampa by Hillsborough County deputies for trying to sell firearms, following surveillance and a brief pursuit.

Deputies arrested Quaze Lavarn Simmons for attempted murder after he deliberately hit a 74-year-old man with his vehicle, leaving the victim critically injured.