A Pasco County man was sentenced to three years and ordered to pay $50,000 after prosecutors say he took payments for repairs he never finished. Court records identify the defendant and outline the restitution order.

The U.S. Embassy in Nassau warned Americans to avoid jet-ski rentals after injuries, a death and reports of sexual assault. Officials urge travelers to use vetted vendors and follow State Department guidance.

Jennifer Susan Cruz pleaded guilty to assaulting officers during a January immigration operation in Jacksonville. She faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

Carlos Hernandez was struck by a fleeing driver while mowing in Pasco County in 2021. His family has sued Sheriff Chris Nocco, alleging deputies' pursuit was reckless.

Federal prosecutors say a Pasco County man was indicted for attempting to meet a minor and to produce child sexual abuse material. The USAO credited HSI Tampa and tagged @MCSOFlorida in its announcement.

The last top buyer tied to a $31.8M counterfeit coupon ring was sentenced this week, closing a multiyear federal probe out of Virginia Beach.

Hillsborough County detectives say they seized 160 devices and roughly 236 terabytes of data from an Apollo Beach home; Michael Austin Gallo faces 100 counts of child sexual abuse material.

A Lithia man was arrested in Polk County and faces human trafficking and other felony charges after allegedly traveling to meet who he believed was a 14‑year‑old.

Drone video from Lee County shows a man firing at a sheriff's office aircraft during a bear search; deputies arrested him after the live feed helped officers on the ground.

Citrus County Sheriff posted a community alert naming Joseph Stevens as a registered sexual predator in Homosassa. Officials say hes under GPS monitoring and on probation.

A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested in Hialeah on June 16 and is accused of lewd and lascivious molestation and showing obscene material to a minor.

Investigators say tips in the search for 17-year-old Taylor Farias now stretch from Lutz to Mahwah, New Jersey and New York City. Authorities and NCMEC urge anyone with information to come forward.

Hillsborough deputies arrested a 44‑year‑old man after finding a dog outside without food or water; the animal later died. Officials say the case is under investigation.