Colombian national Cristian Javier Vente Ocoro pleads guilty to charges of conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the U.S., facing potential life imprisonment.

A man was arrested for fatally shooting Shirley St. Pearre in Valrico, initially reported as an accident. He's charged with Manslaughter with a Weapon.

Missing teenager Saige Vazquez from Hudson has been found safe. The Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed the successful conclusion of the search without disclosing details.

A woman in Valrico died from a "possible accidental injury" at a residence on Amber Ridge Lane, with an ongoing investigation by the HCSO to determine the circumstances.

A teen was hospitalized after being hit by a car on Cass Street Bridge in Tampa; authorities are investigating but have ruled out speeding and impairment.

The Bradenton Police charged Jeremy DeMers with misusing funds from his company, Gulf View Windows and Doors, for personal expenses, like gambling and lavish purchases, leading to unfulfilled orders and property liens.

A Tampa man pleaded guilty to distributing drugs causing a fatal overdose and could face life in prison. Video showed the victim buying narcotics from him before the death.

Hillsborough County law enforcement conducted active threat training at Brandon Exchange and Citrus Park Mall to improve emergency response readiness.

Detention Officer Anthony Sandora, 60, is charged with child abuse after allegedly battering a 15-year-old inmate at a Florida juvenile detention center.

A man in Florida was arrested for pointing a laser at a sheriff's helicopter during an assault case investigation. He faces felony charges for misuse of a laser device.

A Brooksville man, Isai Rodriguez Sr., has been arrested on charges of possessing child pornography following a search warrant execution by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Search efforts are underway for Russell Trudeau, missing since his adrift boat was found near Piney Point. Multiple agencies are involved in the coordinated search.

A 65-year-old woman was shot by deputies after fleeing a traffic stop and allegedly waving a gun, now in critical condition; seven deputies are on leave pending an investigation.