Federal prosecutors say two Tampa men forced their way into an apartment, tied up residents including a 13‑year‑old, and fled with guns and valuables. The indictment carries mandatory‑minimum exposures that could mean decades in federal prison.

A Brooksville man was arrested after a hoax 988 chat prompted a SWAT response at Twin Dolphin Marina. Authorities say digital evidence tied the messages to the suspect's devices.

Pasco deputies released surveillance images after a June 26 burglary in the 6000 block of Sea Ranch Drive; investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Crime Tips Line.

A Monday evening collision on Seminole Boulevard killed an 85-year-old driver and left another occupant critical as MAIT investigates.

Hernando deputies released body‑cam footage showing a man wanted in a Citrus County aggravated‑assault case being tackled inside a Brooksville Walmart.

An FDOT Road Ranger was struck and killed on I‑75 in Pasco County while setting up a lane closure; troopers arrested a Bradenton man on a DUI manslaughter charge after a 0.334 breath test.

St. Petersburg detectives arrested 28-year-old Jermaine Ivery on July 13, 2026, in connection with a Feb. 9, 2025 club shooting that killed a 27-year-old man. Police say the arrest closes the city's last unresolved 2025 homicide.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he was at the scene of a deputy-involved shooting on Fowler Road in Auburndale; the suspect was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and no deputies were hurt.

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.