The U.S. Embassy in Nassau warned Americans to avoid jet-ski rentals after injuries, a death and reports of sexual assault. Officials urge travelers to use vetted vendors and follow State Department guidance.

Jennifer Susan Cruz pleaded guilty to assaulting officers during a January immigration operation in Jacksonville. She faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

Carlos Hernandez was struck by a fleeing driver while mowing in Pasco County in 2021. His family has sued Sheriff Chris Nocco, alleging deputies' pursuit was reckless.

Federal prosecutors say a Pasco County man was indicted for attempting to meet a minor and to produce child sexual abuse material. The USAO credited HSI Tampa and tagged @MCSOFlorida in its announcement.

The last top buyer tied to a $31.8M counterfeit coupon ring was sentenced this week, closing a multiyear federal probe out of Virginia Beach.

Hillsborough County detectives say they seized 160 devices and roughly 236 terabytes of data from an Apollo Beach home; Michael Austin Gallo faces 100 counts of child sexual abuse material.

A Lithia man was arrested in Polk County and faces human trafficking and other felony charges after allegedly traveling to meet who he believed was a 14‑year‑old.

Drone video from Lee County shows a man firing at a sheriff's office aircraft during a bear search; deputies arrested him after the live feed helped officers on the ground.

Citrus County Sheriff posted a community alert naming Joseph Stevens as a registered sexual predator in Homosassa. Officials say hes under GPS monitoring and on probation.

A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested in Hialeah on June 16 and is accused of lewd and lascivious molestation and showing obscene material to a minor.

Investigators say tips in the search for 17-year-old Taylor Farias now stretch from Lutz to Mahwah, New Jersey and New York City. Authorities and NCMEC urge anyone with information to come forward.

Hillsborough deputies arrested a 44‑year‑old man after finding a dog outside without food or water; the animal later died. Officials say the case is under investigation.

A Hernando County jury acquitted one defendant of murder but convicted him of aggravated battery in the 2021 Latin Kings-related killing; four co-defendants accepted 30-year pleas.