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.

A 12-year-old girl in Sarasota was critically injured after being accidentally run over by her mother in a school drop-off line at Booker Middle School.

A weekend crash in Hillsborough County resulted in the death of an unborn child and minor injuries to two others after a motorcycle was rear-ended by a car.

A 64-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Brandon, prompting an intensive investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The incident is considered isolated with no public threat.

A lightning strike sparked a severe blaze at a Haines City home, resulting in extensive damage and the death of the family dog. Firefighters extinguished the fire within an hour.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding Stephen Edward Wynn, a sex offender who has violated his reporting duties and fled after removing his ankle monitor.

A 14-year-old is arrested for an armed robbery at a Clearwater Publix where a security guard was disarmed and injured. A 16-year-old was previously arrested; both face charges.

Deputies in Florida broke into an SUV parked outside a courthouse to rescue a dog left in a 120-degree interior. The dog's owners face animal cruelty charges.