A SWAT-backed search in Crystal River on Feb. 26 led to two arrests and the seizure of roughly 31.4 grams of fentanyl and 29 grams of meth. Authorities say both suspects face trafficking-related charges.

A Tuesday night shooting in the Ashen Avenue area left one man dead and a suspect at large, Pasco deputies say. Investigators have released few details so far.

Polk County deputies are investigating after a brown dog was found dead near Lake Hamilton on Feb. 26. The case is PCSO 26-8562 and detectives are asking for tips.

Police say a Winter Haven woman slipped out of a patrol car after an apartment shooting and lunged for an officer's gun, leading to multiple felony charges.

Temple Terrace police are searching for a man who abducted and sexually assaulted a 13‑year‑old Monday evening. Investigators say surveillance captured the girl at a Burger King on N. 56th Street.

A high-speed, single-vehicle crash on Beagle Road on Monday killed a 37-year-old Hudson man and left a Spring Hill woman seriously hurt. Troopers say both occupants were unrestrained.

A Pensacola man was indicted March 3 on a federal charge of threatening President Trump. Trial is set for April 6; penalties include up to five years and a $250,000 fine.

A 25-year-old Tampa man died after his pickup overturned and he was ejected into traffic on northbound I‑75. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the early-morning chain-reaction crash.

Hillsborough County deputies say a multi‑week undercover operation led to 89 arrests and about 1,217 felony charges; investigators say children were rescued and cases remain active.

Two Lake Wales women were arrested after a forensic audit found thousands missing from the Lake Wales Little League. Officials say charges include grand theft and scheme to defraud.

A Tampa dealer was sentenced to 4½ years after prosecutors say he ran a $372K loan‑fraud ring and tried to ship a stolen Rolls‑Royce overseas.

A Dundee woman was arrested after deputies say she ran signals and struck a motorcyclist in Winter Haven; the rider was airlifted with life‑threatening injuries.

Bradenton police renewed a plea on the 23rd anniversary of Denisha Williams' 2003 slaying, saying DNA was recovered but no suspect has been identified.