A 17-year-old was arrested in Hillsborough County for possessing illegal weapons, including a converted Glock and drugs, prompting the sheriff to stress the danger to community safety.

Pasco County authorities are searching for the missing 29-year-old Jaheel Montoute and are seeking public help. Montoute was last seen near Sparkling Way, Wesley Chapel.

Robert Wright was arrested in Brooksville for multiple drug charges, including fentanyl trafficking, after a traffic stop by Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Tampa Officer Jordan Laupert was released from the hospital after being shot on duty and is recovering at home, thankful for the support received. An investigation of the incident is ongoing.

Two Tampa individuals were indicted for reportedly impeding a federal officer during a July HSI investigation; they face up to eight years in prison if convicted.

Austin Allen Rhinesmith was convicted in Florida for not reporting a change of address as a sex offender and sentenced to three years by the Department of Corrections.

Officer Jordan Laupert of Tampa Police was shot in the leg and is recovering; a suspect later found with a self-inflicted wound is believed to have been the shooter.

Honduran national Elmer Modesto Rodriguez Amador pleads guilty to aggravated identity theft and faces a two-year prison sentence. He used forged documents to bypass the E-Verify system for employment.

Charlotte County Utilities is warning customers of imposters using 'spoofing' to steal personal data through fake calls claiming to represent the utility service.

Jeff Knight faces charges for leaving the scene of a fatal Clearwater ferry crash. His attorney disputes the allegations, while the ferry captain has also been charged for insufficient lighting. The FWC continues to investigate the incident.

Ian Douglas was arrested for shooting his father accidentally, leading to the latter's death, and is charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence.

Georgelys Natal Vazquez was convicted of cocaine distribution and firearm charges, facing up to 45 years in prison. She was part of a larger drug syndicate; 12 others have pleaded guilty.

A man, Tchaly Orphee (27), drowned at a late-night pool party at Fountain Lake Apartments in Bradenton, with investigations indicating the incident was accidental.