Pasco County deputies arrested 14 people in a West Pasco undercover sting that targeted unlicensed contractors. Officials urge residents to verify licenses and report suspicious activity.

An Atlanta performer known as Jayy Wick was arrested in metro Atlanta after a Panama City Beach shooting left an 18‑year‑old critically injured. Authorities say surveillance and witness IDs led to the arrest.

An appeals court affirmed Domingo Rodriguez’s conviction in the 2024 killing of Dexter. Rodriguez surrendered and will serve the remaining 364 days of his sentence.

A 38-year-old Crystal River man died after a high-impact collision with a tractor-trailer at CR‑470 and SR‑44 in Sumter County.

Bradenton Police have terminated Officer Quinlyn Parnau after his arrest on domestic battery and burglary charges, the department said. The move follows another officer’s firing earlier this month.

HCSO named Derick Morris Vincent, 32, in a Warrant Wednesday post, listing strangulation and other domestic‑violence charges. Deputies ask anyone with tips to call 813‑247‑8200.

A Miami federal judge gave Ernesto Ortega Padgett 15 years after prosecutors say his bank-impersonation ring stole more than $29 million and laundered proceeds through crypto.

A 29‑year‑old Lakeland man was killed May 5 after his motorcycle struck an SUV that turned left on George Jenkins Boulevard. Police say the Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating.

A Fort Lauderdale jury convicted Terrance Wallace after agents found 168 kilograms of cocaine and 31 unauthorized migrants aboard a go‑fast boat. Prosecutors link Wallace to more than 500 kg of smuggled cocaine.

A Polk County man pleaded guilty in federal court in Ocala to attempted production of child sexual abuse material and faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years.

Citrus County deputies named 43-year-old Kristopher Sellers as their latest "Wanted of the Week" for violating probation tied to a meth possession case. Authorities ask anyone with information to call 352-249-2790.

A woman died after a two-vehicle crash at MLK Street South and 9th Avenue S in St. Petersburg. Traffic homicide detectives are investigating.

Deputies say a red car fired multiple rounds toward an RV near Cockroach Bay Road in Ruskin; two men were stopped and arrested and no one was hurt.