Federal agencies warn Tampa fans about fake FIFA sites selling phony World Cup tickets and stealing personal and payment information.

A 73‑year‑old 7‑Eleven clerk in Largo was hospitalized after an alleged assault in the store restroom; police arrested a 56‑year‑old woman. Barnes says she hopes for more compassion.

Hillsborough deputies say a 28-year-old man struck his girlfriend with his vehicle and now faces attempted murder and robbery by sudden snatching charges.

Two defendants were sentenced in Tampa after a March 2024 ambush that took about $1.3M in jewelry from a visiting vendor.

A Lakeland man surrendered after barricading himself in a shed on June 11 when deputies warned a K9 would enter. Deputies seized a shotgun and drug items; he was booked on nine charges.

A St. Petersburg man was arrested in Avon Park after traveling to meet who he believed was a 15-year-old, Highlands County deputies report.

A Tampa police detective was arrested after an ICAC tip led investigators to alleged messages, money transfers and a drug delivery involving a 16‑year‑old. The department says the probe remains active.

A Clermont man pleaded guilty to federal child‑pornography charges and to using the online '764' network to coerce minors into self‑harm, prosecutors say.

An airboat capsized Monday near Lake Istokpoga in Highlands County; four people reached shore, two were found dead and one remains missing as searches continue. FWC is investigating.

A Polk County jury convicted Clinton Robinson of first-degree murder in a September 2024 Fleming Avenue shooting; he received a life sentence.

A small plane crashed in north Lakeland Monday night near Moore Road, killing at least one person and drawing a federal response.

A Tampa man was arrested after deputies say he fled a 97 mph traffic stop on SR 60, crashed in Lake Wales and was caught at a Publix.

A 20-year-old Winter Haven man allegedly cut off his juvenile ankle monitor, stole a golf cart and led officers into the woods before being caught, police say.