The Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns of fraudsters posing as deputies to extort money for fake legal issues, advising residents to hang up and verify claims through official channels.

Russell Todd Burkhalter is accused of running a Ponzi scheme through Drive Planning, defrauding investors of over $330 million by promising high returns.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to a suspected murder-suicide in the parking lot of HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, with no threat to the public.

Two Orlando men face federal armed robbery charges after a series of convenience store heists in Central Florida, with potential sentences from 14 years to life.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance to find absconded sexual offender Stephen Edward Wynn, who breached his reporting requirements.

Darnell Credit, 51, of Tampa has been sentenced to 6.5 years for possessing child sexual abuse materials following an FBI raid that uncovered explicit content on his devices.

A Clearwater man was sentenced to 10 years for child sexual abuse material offenses involving minors, with lifetime supervised release and $3,000 restitution.

A man in Palmetto is critical after pointing a rifle at police officers, who responded with gunfire. An investigation into the officer-involved shooting is underway.

A man crashed a semi-truck into Emperors Gentleman Club in Tampa, resulting in one death and two injuries, after being ejected from the establishment.

Manatee County residents affected by Hurricane Debby may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance, and are encouraged to apply for aid through various channels.

A Tampa man was indicted for a gas station robbery that could lead to a life sentence if convicted. He is charged with Hobbs Act robbery and using a firearm during the alleged crime.

Gang member Tyler Jacob pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft, potentially facing 2 to 20 years in prison. His scheme in Florida defrauded banks of over $500,000.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay mourns the death of Tinga, a 19-year-old gorilla, after a brief illness, and focuses on the well-being of the remaining troop.