A two‑alarm apartment fire on Quinton Drive forced residents from their homes; HCFR contained the blaze and the American Red Cross is assisting displaced families.

A 54‑year‑old North Port woman was killed Saturday when her SUV overturned near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Troopers say the crash involved a Tahoe and a Suburban and is under investigation.

Sarasota County deputies are investigating a late-night shooting on the U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice. A vehicle was stopped and people of interest identified, deputies say.

A small plane made an emergency water landing off Honeymoon Island State Park on Sunday; all aboard reached shore with only minor injuries. Crews reported no visible fuel in the water while investigators work to determine what happened.

Pasco Sheriff's deputies detained people after reports of gunfire in Beacon Square on Sunday. No injuries were reported and detectives remained on scene as the investigation continued.

Two people were shot outside a Clearwater sports bar overnight; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

HCSO says three people were detained in Lutz after deputies say they pointed rifle-like BB guns at the sheriff’s aviation helicopter during a prowler call.

An internal audit found a former Polk deputy falsely reported 131.5 hours and received $4,318.39 in unearned pay; he now faces multiple felony charges.

A Lakeland man is accused of causing a violent I-4 crash in Plant City that flipped his SUV through a highway sign and left a passenger with a broken femur. Troopers have charged the driver after investigators reviewed the scene.

A 20-year-old Tampa motorcyclist died after his Kawasaki collided with a left-turning Chevy Suburban on SR‑54 at Player Drive in Pasco County. Troopers say speed was a factor.

A bicyclist died early Saturday after being struck by an SUV on 15th Street East in Manatee County. Troopers say the crash is under investigation.

Hernando County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips to locate Bailey Noel Jacobson, wanted on two counts of child abuse in case 2026‑CF‑915.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a Silverado on State Road 570 and rescued a woman who'd been allegedly kidnapped during a multi‑county drive. The driver was arrested and faces felony counts.