A boat explosion at Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, resulted in one death and multiple injuries, with one person found deceased by a dive team. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and an investigation is ongoing.

A 12-year-old boy was critically injured in an accidental shooting at St. Petersburg's James Park Apartments. Police are investigating the incident, with few details released about the circumstances.

Tampa Police investigate a shooting on N. Brooks Street after a man in his 30s was found dead with a gunshot wound. The incident is not believed to be random.

A motorcyclist dressed as Santa Claus evaded Florida Highway Patrol by speeding at 120 mph, prompting a chase involving dangerous weaving through traffic. The pursuit ended with the suspect escaping, and FHP is seeking tips from the public.

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after a car crash in Tampa, with police investigating the cause. The intersection was closed but has since reopened.

A woman and two babies were found safe in Pasco County after being reported missing, with law enforcement and the community having collaborated in the search.

A 23-year-old man from Webster died after his truck hit a tree in Hernando County. The incident occurred on US-301 early Saturday. Excessive speed is believed to be a factor.

Keith Allen Courtney was sentenced to 13 months in prison for conspiring to receive Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits fraudulently, amounting to $71,208.

Steven Cozens, a 27-year-old from Bradenton, was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for the stabbing death of his girlfriend in a hotel in 2022.

Two men were caught in Florida for tampering with gift cards as part of a nationwide scam, resulting in zero balances upon activation for unsuspecting buyers.

A Lakeland man, Awny Abdel Malek Basta, was charged with lewd and lascivious touch on a 16-year-old girl at a Chick-fil-A, confirmed by surveillance footage.

The article discusses the unresolved case of Jennifer Suojanen's death and her missing husband, Sean, as their community seeks answers one year later.

A man was fatally shot in Tampa; the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating with no suspects yet.