Clearwater man arrested on 20 counts of child pornography possession, identified as Christopher J. Daddio, aged 50.

A Mulberry driver was ejected and later died after his SUV struck a dump truck on Church Avenue; Polk County deputies say the crash is under investigation.

A Gibsonton man faces first‑degree arson charges after prosecutors say he set a neighbor’s trailer on fire; a judge denied bail and he will remain jailed.

A 19‑year‑old was arrested after a midday argument in Tampa left a woman dead. Police say the suspect was found armed and has been booked on a murder charge.

Man with extensive criminal history, Kenneth Allan Smith, was arrested by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for possession of a firearm and threatening a witness. Sheriff Chronister highlighted the threat posed by convicts with illegal firearms.

Auburndale police urged voluntary evacuations of several downtown blocks after finding a contained suspicious device near Orange Street. Crews are working to remove the item and police ask the public to avoid the area.

Tampa police responded to a fatal shooting on W. Green St.; a man in his mid-60s died despite rescue efforts. The incident appears targeted, with an ongoing investigation and appeal for public information.

A Winter Haven tax preparer was sentenced to six years and six months after prosecutors say he filed nearly 100 fake returns that triggered about $1.64M in improper IRS refunds.

A 67-year-old man was shot to death on the 1900 block of West Green Street Wednesday; police say the attack does not appear random and are seeking witnesses.

Venezuelan national Carlos Silva was arrested for home burglary in Lakeland, Florida, leading to the revocation of his immigration application by ICE.

Two Davenport roommates arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography and animal cruelty following a cybercrime sting by Polk County Sheriff's Cyber Crimes Unit.

A Hernando County jury convicted Andrew Paul Johnson on multiple child-sex counts tied to Discord messages and victim testimony. Sentencing is scheduled for March and he could face life.

Pasco deputies seized 255.8 grams of fentanyl in Holiday and arrested two on armed‑trafficking charges. Authorities say the haul represents tens of thousands of possible lethal doses.