An arrest affidavit says St. Petersburg officers forced entry to rescue a woman and arrested a 36-year-old man on kidnapping and battery charges.

A Sebring man surrendered after a shooting in the Placid Lakes neighborhood that left a 30‑year‑old dead. Authorities say a pickup pulled up and opened fire on a car on Lake Groves Road.

Human remains were found Tuesday near Oreto Drive and Ridge Road in New Port Richey; Pasco deputies say there is no public threat while investigators process the scene.

Phone service in Citrus County was briefly disrupted Tuesday; calls were diverted to Sumter County partners and lines were restored at 9:45 p.m.

Authorities say Young Tom Talmadge, 69, was arrested in the Philippines after DNA and genealogical research tied him to a 1989 Tampa child abduction. He remains in custody as extradition and charges are pursued.

A pedestrian was killed late Tuesday at San Casa Drive and 10th Street in the Grove City area; troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating. Local crews closed the scene while investigators worked into the night.

A gun was stolen from a car in Lakeland’s Mikasuki neighborhood after early-morning break-ins on April 17. Deputies have opened an investigation and seek tips.

Tampa Fire Rescue says crews are battling a fully involved structure fire in South Tampa’s Swann Estates. The building was unoccupied and firefighters are extinguishing the blaze.

Two Ocala men admitted they intended to distribute about a pound of meth after an undercover buy; sentencing is pending.

Lakeland police reissued surveillance of the July 4, 2021 Mobil shooting and are offering a $5,000 reward and new contact details for tips.

Deputies released photos after a teal-and-white Ford F‑350 dually and a pontoon were taken from a Homosassa property; case #2026‑3753 is active.

HCSO Gang Unit detectives served a Tampa warrant and arrested three people after seizing multiple firearms and trafficking‑level narcotics. The case remains under investigation.

Patrick Scruggs pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 90 days after a 2023 Howard Frankland Bridge stabbing. The plea was approved by the man he wounded.