Two religious leaders were indicted for alleged forced labor and money laundering after a federal probe uncovered abuse and exploitation of victims made to work in call centers and as personal servants.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for James Koezeno, 30, last seen on August 26 in Spring Hill, and has not been in contact since. He's 5'9", 140 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Public assistance is requested.

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.