Officer Martinez from the Largo Police Department, recently relocated from New York, went viral for his humorous reaction when removing an alligator from a property, capturing the challenges of adapting to Florida's wildlife encounters.

Tampa Police are investigating a bomb threat called in near 1st Horizon Bank on N. Franklin St., with no current evidence suggesting an active threat to the community.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to find Robert Moore, wanted for failure to appear for multiple charges, and promotes "Warrant Wednesday" to enhance community engagement.

A Brooksville man was arrested for possession of child pornography and unlawful use of a communication device after an investigation linked his IP address to an account with CSAM.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office issued a Purple Alert for 43-year-old Gilbert Nieves Jr., an at-risk Hispanic male with cognitive disabilities last seen in Spring Hill, FL.

Pasco County deputies fatally shot 25-year-old Cristian Javier Estrada Perez while serving a mental health evaluation order. Perez fired at deputies, who returned fire. He was pronounced dead, and the incident is under investigation.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office warns of a new scam where fraudsters, posing as officers, ask for money for inmates' release via digital payments. They urge vigilance and reporting of such incidents.

A suspect robbed a Tampa bank on W. Neptune St. and fled on an e-bike. Tampa Police and the FBI are investigating. The suspect, wearing a hoodie, bandana, and sunglasses, is at large.

A Mexican national with a history of deportations, Fredy Herrera-Castro, has been indicted on charges of illegal re-entry into the U.S. and could face up to 10 years in prison.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office has issued a public appeal to locate missing 17-year-old Nicholas Trosclair, last seen in Holiday wearing a black shirt and gray sweatpants.

Authorities in Florida investigate a double homicide after finding two people shot dead; their son, Nicholas Kirchner, was arrested in Georgia, where he confessed to the killings.

A woman died and a man was injured in a stabbing at Tampa's Country Run Park; a dispute escalated into violence. The HCSO is investigating the incident.

A domestic dispute in Tampa led to a shooting, killing a man and seriously injuring a woman; all involved knew each other, and there's no public threat.