An arrest affidavit says a St. Petersburg man struck a dog with a shovel; he faces cruelty and battery charges.

Chief Lee Bercaw opened a self‑initiated investigation after a bystander's Ybor City arrest video went viral. Tampa police say they are reviewing officers' body‑worn camera footage.

A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a late-night collision on Seminole Boulevard in Largo that killed an electric skateboard rider; police say breath tests read about .158 and .162.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a woman who fled after a Sept. 29 hit-and-run on SR 54 in Zephyrhills that killed a 55-year-old moped rider.

Explosions and fire destroyed a Crystal River honey-processing facility, with Citrus County Fire Rescue estimating more than $1.2M in damages and state investigators called in.

A stolen car barreled into a St. Petersburg house early Monday, sparking a fire that left the home uninhabitable. Residents escaped and police are searching for the driver.

A 70‑year‑old Wesley Chapel man was arrested after troopers say his SUV turned into the path of a motorcycle at Handcart and Old Bridge roads, killing the rider and seriously injuring the passenger.

A man in his early 40s died after a hit‑and‑run near N. Armenia Ave and E. Hamilton Ave; Tampa Police are asking witnesses to call 813‑231‑6130.

A Largo man was arrested after leaving his four children at a Family Support Services office; police say the drop-off was not coordinated with DCF.

A bicyclist was killed early Sunday on U.S. 92 in Auburndale after being struck from behind. PCSO says the rider had no lights or reflective gear and detectives are investigating.

A routine crash check on I‑4 turned into a rescue when Hillsborough deputies found an unresponsive driver, performed CPR and used a defibrillator; she’s now stable.

A 79-year-old man was arrested in Polk County after deputies say he exposed himself while watering his lawn in view of two teenage girls.

A Clearwater man was booked on a first-degree murder charge after deputies found a 50-year-old shot to death inside a Pinellas Park business. The investigation is ongoing.