Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide outside a Plant City nightclub; a person involved is cooperating while detectives work the scene.

An attic fire at the Haven at Lake Deer apartments in Winter Haven displaced residents; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting.

Citrus County posted a sexual predator notice after Christopher Chambers established a residence in Inverness. The bulletin lists his conviction, address and supervision conditions.

A Punta Gorda Middle School teacher was arrested in Sarasota County and charged with sexual battery and lewd molestation tied to alleged abuse from 2014–2017.

Lakeland detectives arrested a Tampa man after an undercover sting. Police allege a suitcase with sexual toys and a hatchet was inside his car.

Hillsborough deputies arrested a 32‑year‑old after a woman with strangulation injuries sought care; deputies say he crashed, ran and was tased into custody.

Florida troopers arrested a New York driver in connection with a March I‑75 crash that killed one adult and two children; investigators say marijuana was recovered.

A Tampa man was arrested after an undercover sting detectives say targeted adults seeking to meet children. Authorities say he confessed and is being held without bond.

A man in his early 20s was shot and killed overnight inside Emperors Gentlemen’s Club on East Adamo Drive. Tampa police are investigating and reviewing camera footage.

A man was arrested after deputies say he set a fire inside the abandoned DeSoto Square Mall; deputies say a device placed in a microwave sparked the blaze. The site is part of county redevelopment plans.

Video shows multiple episodes of a dog being kicked and thrown at a Seminole Boulevard home; deputies arrested 36-year-old Michael Wayne Carey on an animal-cruelty charge.

A Winter Haven High teacher and coach was arrested July 23 after deputies say he sexually battered a 15‑year‑old student. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and district are investigating.

Hillsborough County detectives are investigating after a lawn‑care crew found a woman dead Thursday at a Plant City mobile home park. Officials have not released identity or cause.