A man was fatally shot at a basketball court in Avon Park, with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office seeking witnesses and urging people with information to come forward.

A woman was injured when a semi-truck's trailer fell off an overpass in Hillsborough County, hitting her vehicle. The truck driver was cited for not maintaining his lane.

Hillsborough County firefighters extinguished a fire at a Valrico apartment complex; no injuries reported. A separate Tampa house fire resulted in one critical injury; both causes are under investigation.

Lakeland Police are seeking a Range Rover driver after a hit-and-run that killed a 67-year-old pedestrian. The public is urged to provide any helpful information.

A woman in Clearwater was arrested for trying to shoot a store security guard; her gun malfunctioned and police charged her with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault.

Mack Lavelle Proctor, murdered in 1972, will be given a proper burial by the Polk County Sheriff's Office after advanced forensic techniques identified him.

A Bradenton man pleaded guilty to possessing firearms and drugs with intent to distribute, facing a possible life sentence. His guilty plea includes the forfeiture of a seized firearm and ammunition.

Police in St. Petersburg are investigating two fatal shootings, resulting in the arrests of Anthony Jamal Wright and Aaron Michael Bender on murder charges.

A motorcyclist was killed in Clearwater after hitting a pole around 2 a.m. on Union Street, with speed potentially being a factor. An investigation is underway.

A St. Petersburg man, Eric L. Lemon, has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison for drug trafficking including methamphetamine and cocaine. The case was part of a larger OCDETF operation.

Tampa Police arrested Derrick Smith, 30, for a fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man, challenging his initial self-defense claim. Witnesses reported Smith shot the victim multiple times. The motive is under investigation.

Derrick Devard Smith was arrested in Tampa for allegedly fatally shooting a former co-worker. Witnesses claim Smith shot the victim multiple times. Motive and details are still under investigation.

A fire in Winter Haven displaced six residents; police and firefighters responded, containing the fire with no reported injuries, and the Red Cross is aiding the victims.