A firetruck and an SUV collided in Winter Haven; the SUV driver was critically injured. Speed and impairment might be factors; charges are anticipated. Firefighters were unharmed and assisted the victims.

An anonymous tip led to the arrest of Austin Daniel Richardson in Polk County for attempted murder and other charges following an incident on July 29, 2025.

Tampa Police found a man's body on a vacant lot and are investigating his death, with the Medical Examiner determining the cause. Details will follow as the investigation continues.

Eleven individuals were indicted for stealing over two million dollars from COVID-19 relief funds and face charges of wire fraud, with potential 20-year prison sentences per count.

Jonathan Ortega Martinez was sentenced to 10 years for international gun trafficking, involving over a thousand firearms smuggled to Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

An inmate, Louie Thomas, died in Pinellas County Jail; his death is not considered suspicious and authorities are investigating. Thomas faced multiple charges and passed away after being hospitalized.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to locate wanted individual Brian Boyd, who has multiple charges including sex offender registration violations and parole violations.

Hillsborough County detectives arrested Dimitrius Martinez on charges including Delivery of a Controlled Substance and found illegal narcotics and firearms at his residence.

Five people were indicted for smuggling guns from Florida to Canada; two are in custody, three at large. The guns have been linked to violent crimes. The case is part of "Operation Take Back America" targeting illegal activities.

Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are responding to an incident at the Alderman Ford Nature Preserve, which does not involve Durant High School or its students.

Demiah Archie, previously reported missing in Hillsborough County, was found safe, with the sheriff's office thanking the public for their help but not disclosing details of her recovery.

Families in East Tampa are distressed after Rest Haven Memorial Park removed personal tributes from graves without notice, leading to emotional responses and calls for more considerate management.

Tampa police investigate after an elderly couple was found dead in their home; no signs of foul play apparent.