Florida man James Barfield is charged with animal cruelty after deputies found neglected dogs at his home. Some dogs were emaciated and kept in unsanitary kennels without food or water. His bond is $30,000 and animal services rescued the dogs.

Two foreign nationals were arrested in Florida for submitting 132 fraudulent voter registrations, featuring errors that alerted authorities to the scheme.

Three suspects were arrested after a burglary at the Red White and Blue Thrift Store in Riverview, with assistance from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Aviation Section.

A suspect exchanged gunfire with Tampa police during an attempted arrest on East Busch Boulevard; no injuries were reported and the suspect is in custody.

Gerald Radford is on trial in Tampa for second-degree murder and a hate crime in the fatal shooting of John Walter Lay, which could lead to life imprisonment.

A fire at Brian's Place restaurant in Hernando County caused damage, especially to the kitchen's exterior wall, prompting closure for repairs. No injuries were reported as the restaurant was empty.

Two were arrested in Town 'N' Country after a domestic dispute led to gunfire, with one bullet hitting a neighbor's home. Officers found firearms and charged both individuals, including charges for firing a gun and battery.

A burglary suspect was hospitalized after crashing during a police chase in Tampa; another driver sustained minor injuries. The chase followed a reported burglary and led to a road closure.

Leo Ross Carey, a 12-year-old boy from Manatee County, was found safe after a community-wide search effort. The specifics of his temporary disappearance remain undisclosed.

A 23-year-old man died in a crash in Hernando County after his car hit a utility pole. He was not wearing a seatbelt.

A woman in Sebring committed a double murder-suicide, killing her husband, their son, and herself. Authorities are investigating and emphasizing the importance of mental health support.

Freedom High School in Tampa was locked down due to a report of a student with a gun, which turned out to be a cellphone case resembling a handgun. No threats were made, and the incident led to a discussion on police response and school safety.

High school student Matthew Woolever arrested on child pornography charges and for unlawful use of a two-way device, after an investigation by Hernando County Sheriff's Office.