A St. Petersburg man pleaded guilty to bank fraud and mail theft, potentially facing 30 years per fraud count and up to 5 years for each mail theft count.

Hillsborough County expects to receive over $709 million from HUD for storm recovery, and is seeking public input on fund allocation through hearings and online engagement.

A violent argument in a Riverwalk parking lot led to a shooting and a traffic crash, with Bradenton Police responding and questioning all involved parties.

Woman arrested for shooting father during child custody exchange at the Sheriff’s Administration Building in Pinellas County; no other injuries reported.

15-year-old Jaz'maine Kennerdy from Bradenton was found safe after being reported missing. She was last seen in a "bad boys" t-shirt and jean shorts. Details of her disappearance are undisclosed.

The Bradenton Police report a road rage incident involving a crash and shooting, leading to charges against three individuals after an argument over a turn signal.

Antowan Jabaar Cain from Clewiston was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and having a firearm during a drug crime.

Roger William Clayton received a five-year federal sentence for illegal gun possession and distribution, following a guilty plea and a sting operation.

Two Florida men pleaded guilty to tax fraud, admitting to a scheme generating over $12 million in losses to the government by preparing false tax returns.

Authorities responded to a reported home invasion in Spring Hill, which turned out to be a domestic dispute involving resident Curtis Neraasen; no injuries occurred, and the search continues for Neraasen.

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrested four men during a drug trafficking investigation in Brooksville, revealing narcotics and a firearm at their residence.

A man was killed in a shooting at Cypress Trace complex in Brandon; the shooter is sought by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office after an argument turned violent.

A house in Clearwater was struck by lightning, causing a fire; residents escaped safely and firefighters contained the blaze without injuries. Florida's high lightning strike rate is noted.