A 63-year-old Sarasota man was struck while crossing Bee Ridge Road Friday night and later died, the Florida Highway Patrol says.

Polk County cybercrime detectives arrested a 50-year-old Lakeland man after tracing 46 child sexual‑abuse files to a Champion Drive residence. Forensic review of seized electronics is ongoing.

A Hillsborough County assistant principal was arrested after being accused of exposing himself to minors aboard a Celebrity cruise ship; authorities say the ship returned to Fort Lauderdale and the case is under investigation.

A Wellington man admitted he helped bill insurers for bogus 'foot bath' kits and will forfeit a $4 million property as part of a federal plea.

A North Port diver says she was nearly dragged after a passing boat snagged her dive-flag line off Venice Beach; state wildlife officials are investigating.

USF issued an alert after a bomb threat near Fowler Avenue and Bull Run Drive; emergency crews responded while classes remained scheduled as normal.

A 62-year-old Lecanto rider was killed Thursday night after losing control of her motorcycle on County Road 491; troopers say no other vehicles were involved.

Two people were found dead after an overnight motel fire in Avon Park. Investigators are working to determine the cause.

A pre‑dawn U‑Haul stop on Causeway Boulevard produced about 5.5 pounds of suspected cocaine and an arrest, deputies say.

A Pinellas County deputy was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, and the sheriff’s office has opened an investigation. Few details have been released so far.

A four‑day FDLE‑led sweep in Columbia County contacted 264 registrants and resulted in 17 arrests for alleged registration violations.

A Marion County jury convicted Justin Cobb in a June 22, 2022, head‑on crash that killed a 75‑year‑old woman; methamphetamine was found in his system.

Deputies investigated an officer-involved shooting near 2100 59th Street Thursday evening; the sheriff’s office says there is no ongoing threat and detectives are seeking tips.