Prosecutors say Leonard W. Krane ran an advance‑fee investment scam that cost investors more than $3.7 million. The FBI is asking possible victims to contact its Tampa field office.

A 35‑year‑old Tampa man has been taken into custody after a shooting the sheriff says began as a dispute between children. Authorities say he turned himself in on April 5.

A Floral City structure fire has been upgraded to a homicide investigation; deputies say a suspect is being sought. Tips: 352-249-2790.

A Homestead security guard was arrested after deputies say he pointed a handgun at fishermen at an Islamorada dock; camera footage backed up the anglers' account.

Tallahassee attorneys say ChatGPT was in “constant communication” with the accused FSU shooter and plan a wrongful-death suit, citing hundreds of AI-related exhibits in discovery.

Nine cattle were found shot or dying in a Fort Meade pasture on March 19, leaving calves nearby and prompting an Agriculture Crimes Unit investigation.

A New Port Richey pastor and former Pasco deputy was arrested in early April on lewd and lascivious charges involving multiple juvenile victims; investigators say allegations span 2021–2026.

Investigations show a Bradenton man found incompetent was briefly placed in an unlicensed home, disappeared from supervision and later faces charges in a Nov. 10, 2023 double homicide.

Charlotte County named the man shot by a deputy on Barker Avenue as Keith D. Blevins, 52. Deputies say others were evacuated safely; the shooting is under investigation.

A multi‑agency sting ended a manhunt when 75‑year‑old Robert Lee Sage was arrested in Marion County; he’s booked locally and extradition to Indiana is pending.

Venice city officials say a homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead Monday morning on South Grove Street. Police have detained another person and say there is no ongoing public threat.

An Apopka driver was arrested after a westbound I‑4 crash near mile marker 16.5 left a Plant City motorcyclist with life‑altering injuries, authorities say.

Nearly a year after a shark nearly severed her hand, Leah Lendel returned to Boca Grande beach as she continues therapy and rebuilds confidence.