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A deadly overnight multi‑vehicle crash closed southbound I‑75 at mile marker 326 in Wildwood, Sumter County, causing major delays as troopers investigate.
Two manufactured homes burned on Munson Avenue in Dover; downed power line and threatened propane tanks complicated the response. No injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.
A child found unresponsive in Sarasota’s Newtown neighborhood later died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to call 941‑263‑6070.
A pedestrian was struck and later died after a collision at 49th Street North and 62nd Avenue North in St. Petersburg; police are investigating.
An overnight mobile home fire in Largo killed two people and injured a third. Investigators say the cause remains under review.
A Tampa man was arrested after a 103 mph chase on I‑75. Troopers recovered a loaded Glock and about 3.8 grams of fentanyl.
A 41-year-old driver was charged after an early-morning crash on 56th Street that killed a passenger, authorities say.
Organizers canceled Orlando's P Day after large groups of teens swarmed the fairgrounds, prompting a heavy police response and at least one hospitalization.
A probationary Tampa Police officer, Kevin Casazza, was arrested for suspected DUI on I‑275 just before midnight on May 9. He has been relieved of duty while criminal and internal probes proceed.
A four‑year‑old died after a pool party at the Kendall Ridge apartments in Bradenton. Police have arrested a person on a child‑neglect charge as the investigation continues.
A single-vehicle crash on southbound I‑75 near mile marker 202 left one person dead Sunday morning, troopers say.
Plant City police say one person was shot Saturday near E. Baker Street and Thonotosassa Road. Detectives remain on scene and road closures are in effect.
A 32-year-old Webster man died early May 9 after his Dodge Ram left CR-707, struck a tree and caught fire. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the single-vehicle crash.
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