Emergency teams in Hillsborough County combated brush fires with coordinated efforts, deploying 19,600 gallons of water and evacuating residents without reporting any injuries.

Largo police say midnight-shift officers arrested two people and seized an assault-style rifle plus roughly 120g of cocaine and 140g of meth in a Friday-night bust.

Hardee County deputies say Jose Aguilar was arrested Tuesday on felony sexual‑battery and child‑pornography charges, the sheriff's office said. Investigators are asking for tips.

Kevin Holloway, 55, was arrested after detectives re‑examined a 1999 cold case. New witness tips and a cold‑case review helped tie him to the killing of Esco Hunter Jr.

Tampa police arrested Emanuel Watson for attempted murder after a shooting left a man critically injured; the two men reportedly knew each other and had a dispute.

A 73‑year‑old Dade City man remained at the scene after his Jeep struck a pedestrian on U.S. 301 late Monday; the walker was pronounced dead, troopers say.

A Mulberry motorcyclist suffered a concussion and broken arm after a hit-and-run; deputies arrested the driver, who admitted drinking and is being held on an ICE detainer.

A high-speed crash on South Highland Avenue in Clearwater killed a 20-year-old motorcyclist and injured two others as troopers investigate.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reposted a tribute to Deputy Michael J. Magli, recalling his actions while trying to stop a suspected drunk driver in 2021.

The Florida Highway Patrol says a fatal crash occurred Tuesday morning on Gall Boulevard near Wicklow Avenue in Zephyrhills. Authorities are investigating and details remain limited.

A man was shot Monday near 27th Street and 98th Avenue in Tampa; police say the victim is stable and a person of interest has been detained. The investigation is active.

A 5‑year‑old nonverbal boy was found near Lillian Highway in a trash bag; his mother, Jalynda Smith, was arrested and now faces aggravated negligent manslaughter charges. Investigators say the autopsy showed severe malnutrition.

A 39-year-old man pleaded guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a young child and received a 25-year sentence in Fort Bend County. The abuse spanned Florida and the Katy/Richmond area.