A Lake Wales middle school teacher was arrested for allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, including strangulation and burglary with assault.

A 65-year-old Inverness man helping an RV driver was hit by a pickup and then run over by the RV, resulting in his death.

A woman was fatally shot in Tampa, and suspect Derrick Dempsey has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

John Coles of Polk County shot an alleged intruder, Cameron McGuire, who entered his home. The incident occurred late at night and ended with McGuire in custody and wounded.

Two men died in a murder-suicide in New Tampa. Steven Glantz was shot and later died in hospital. His neighbor, Timothy Lobianco, was found dead from self-inflicted wounds. Motives are unclear.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot outside a St. Petersburg apartment complex and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police are investigating the incident for leads.

Thomas Grossman III receives a 20-year prison sentence for minor exploitation and transportation for illegal sexual activity.

A man was fatally shot at Kings Meat Market in South St. Petersburg, prompting a homicide investigation. Police have not released information on suspects or motives.

A Lakeland woman was arrested for leaving four children in a car while she was inside a lounge, leading to additional charges when she kicked a deputy.

A contractor in Hernando County was arrested for unlicensed contracting, his second offense. Officials remind the public to verify contractors' licenses and report unlicensed activity.

Police responded to a fatal shooting in Tampa early Tuesday, with a woman in her mid-30s dying from a gunshot wound. The suspect fled and is being sought by authorities. The incident is under investigation.

Three Uhuru Movement members were sentenced to probation and community service, avoiding prison for conspiracy convictions tied to alleged Russian meddling in U.S. affairs. They were spared fines and the courtroom response was supportive.

A man died in a single-vehicle crash on Monday morning on North 22nd Street in Tampa, prompting road closures and traffic redirection during the police investigation.