A 15-year-old was charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old at Citrus Park Town Center Mall. The incident started from a "slapboxing" event and escalated into violence. The teen will be tried as an adult.

A 9-foot alligator "stalking" dog walkers in Stuart, Florida, was captured and relocated by deputies and a professional trapper, ensuring community safety.

A school bus driver in North Port found ammunition on the bus, leading to a temporary lockdown of the Imagine School campuses until police deemed the area safe.

A Hillsborough County deputy died in a crash on US-301 in Thonotosassa. The road was closed for investigation as the community and law enforcement mourn the loss.

A driver in St. Petersburg, Florida died after a street racer, Charles Williams IV, crashed into him. Williams is charged with vehicular homicide and police seek the second racer.

Anthony Jermaine Hoyte led Florida troopers on a high-speed chase across multiple counties and was arrested facing multiple charges, including fleeing and reckless driving.

US-41 in North Port was shut down for an active shooting investigation. Two persons were hospitalized and the road was later reopened. The incident involved a Wawa store with uncertain details on the cause of injuries.

Maria Montesino was arrested for robbing the Grow Financial Federal Credit Union in Tampa and claiming a man coerced her with a bomb threat. Police found no evidence of an accomplice or bomb.

Two individuals died and another was hospitalized after a crash at a St. Pete intersection involving a car and motorcycle, caused by a failure to yield.

A 13-year-old girl missing from Plant City was found safe in South Florida with a man she met online, who now faces several charges including interference with child custody.

A 16-year-old was arrested for having a loaded gun at Simmons Career Center, sparking safety concerns among Plant City parents and discussions about school security measures.

A mother sues a school board after her autistic son was allegedly tied to a chair by staff at a Bradenton school.

North Port Police are searching for 23-year-old Debahj Grant who fled a traffic stop, hitting an officer with his car. The officer is OK, and Grant's abandoned vehicle was found. Authorities, using K-9s and drones, continue their search.