A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on I-75 in Sarasota County, prompting investigation and a closure of the southbound lanes near mile marker 188. Traffic is being diverted, with delays expected.

William Braddock, ex-political candidate, has been indicted for threatening to kill a primary opponent and their associate, and faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

An off-duty deputy was seriously injured by a wrong-way driver on the I-275 Skyway Bridge. The suspect, driving under the influence, was apprehended after colliding with the deputy's vehicle.

Governor DeSantis has discussed Florida's readiness for Hurricane Helene, noting FEMA-backed pre-landfall aid and expanded emergency declarations for storm preparations.

Richard Salino Garcia, a convicted felon, received an 8-year prison sentence for illegal firearm and ammunition possession after a 2022 arrest involving a struggle with law enforcement.

Former deputy Pablo Rios Hernandez faces child molestation charges; the Hillsborough Sheriff urges more victims to report.

A body was found in a car off I-75 near Riverview, weeks after a crash, prompting an investigation to determine the incident's timeline and identity of the deceased.

A judge ruled that a Clearwater man who is accused of threatening a mass shooting at Gorrie Elementary will be detained without bond due to the perceived threat he poses to the community.

A man was killed in a shooting on East 24th Avenue in Tampa; police are investigating with no arrests yet made.

A community mourns 16-year-old PJ Hyman, who was shot and killed outside a mall. A vigil was held, and the alleged 15-year-old shooter is facing charges.

Two drivers died in a collision in Hernando County, as a 22-year-old woman's car and a 70-year-old man's motorcycle crashed at Daly and Lake Lindsey Roads.

Polk County experienced two serious crashes: one resulting in six hospitalizations, including a life-threatening injury, and the other in a fatality after a vehicle hit a tree. Investigations are ongoing.

Jonathan Kuykendall, ex-MacDill Air Force Base serviceman, was sentenced to over 10 years for trying to entice a minor for sex acts, thwarted by a federal sting operation.