A phone‑and‑ATM confidence scam is preying on Florida seniors, pressuring victims to deposit cash into Bitcoin kiosks and sending millions to scammers.

Deputies removed 43 animals from Hess Haven in Floral City after finding dead pets and filthy conditions. Owner Jordyn Hess faces felony and misdemeanor animal-cruelty charges.

An early-morning crash shut both lanes of Sarasota Square Boulevard near Crockers Lake Boulevard; the Florida Highway Patrol says the crash was fatal.

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.