Plant City Man Indicted on Federal Charges of International Parental Kidnapping
A Plant City man, Jet Sern Law, was indicted for international parental kidnapping, facing up to three years in prison if convicted. The FBI investigated the case, which underscores issues in custody disputes.
No Injuries in Valrico Apartment Complex Fire, Tampa Firefighters Rescue Critically Injured Resident in Separate Blaze
Hillsborough County firefighters extinguished a fire at a Valrico apartment complex; no injuries reported. A separate Tampa house fire resulted in one critical injury; both causes are under investigation.
St. Petersburg Reels From Violent Week with Two Arrested in Separate Fatal Shootings as Clearwater and St. Pete Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Police in St. Petersburg are investigating two fatal shootings, resulting in the arrests of Anthony Jamal Wright and Aaron Michael Bender on murder charges.
Tampa Man Arrested and Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting on Century Park Drive
Tampa Police arrested Derrick Smith, 30, for a fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man, challenging his initial self-defense claim. Witnesses reported Smith shot the victim multiple times. The motive is under investigation.












