The Tampa Police identified the body found off Chapin Street as Armando Guzman-Ortiz, reported missing since December 26. No foul play is suspected, and investigations continue.

Two credit card skimmers were found at separate 7-Eleven ATMs in Tampa, prompting a police investigation and public warnings to monitor bank statements.

A Tampa man, Adam Scott Robitaille, was arrested for making threats to the Hillsborough County Courthouse on social media, leading to his charge for written threats to kill or do bodily harm.

A Palm Harbor man died after being hit by an SUV while crossing the street, with the local community mourning the loss and addressing pedestrian safety concerns.

Nicholas Brown, a nursing assistant, is charged with abusing two disabled residents at a Dunedin care facility.

Steven Mark Berlinger was arrested in Florida for not complying with sex offender registration laws, including not reporting a new email and vehicle ownership.

A dog was fatally shot by another dog owner at Apollo Beach Dog Park after a fight between their pets, with the shooter leaving the scene and no arrests made.

A Hardee County corrections officer was arrested for DUI after crashing into a sign and displaying high levels of impairment with a BAC above Florida's legal limit.

Tampa Police found a body in the waters off Chapin St. and are investigating the unidentified male's cause of death, pending a Medical Examiner's report.

Hillsborough County extends the state of local emergency due to Hurricane Helene through January 13 to facilitate resource deployment and seek federal reimbursement.

A man died in Polk County after his motorcycle collided with a van on U.S. 27 near Frostproof. Despite wearing a helmet, Kevin Loring, 37, succumbed to his injuries.

An 87-year-old man from Hernando, Florida, died after a medical emergency led to a car fire in Citrus County. His vehicle ignited after crashing into a sign.

Two suspects led Florida officers on a 140 mph car chase in a stolen SUV on I-75, ending with a PIT maneuver and their arrest for grand theft auto and other charges.