Homeowner confronts thief, Rusty Waddle, during a daylight burglary; police arrest Waddle and two others for the crime and related charges in Winter Haven.

Brandon Posey was killed by two cars after running across U.S. 19 in Tarpon Springs, not using a crosswalk. The drivers are cooperating with an ongoing investigation.

Tampa Police Department invites the community to the fourth annual National Faith & Blue event on October 4 for building relationships with law enforcement.

Tampa Police investigate a suspected murder-suicide involving a couple on W Texas Avenue, with ongoing inquiries into the events leading to the tragedy.

The Tampa FL National Weather Service forecasts isolated storms with a mix of sun, typical autumn weather, advising residents of humidity, warm temperatures, and intermittent rain chances.

Police responded to a hoax threat at a Jewish Community Center in Venice; no injuries or suspect were reported as authorities investigated the incident.

Several juveniles at Brooksville Youth Academy were charged with battery after a victim was attacked by peers; staff intervened, and the victim was treated for injuries.

Charlotte County schedules a meeting on October 14, 2025, to discuss and receive public input on its Resiliency and Modernization Plan for infrastructure. The session, facilitated by HDR, Inc., aims to enhance utility resilience.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating missing juvenile Mallory Carneal, who disappeared from her Webster residence. She is described as 4'9", 95 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.

Charlotte County's Community Development Department has won an Outstanding Achievement Award for its digital innovations in permitting processes, reducing wait times and improving service efficiency.

A road accident in Weeki Wachee resulted in road closures and several hospitalizations, with one person needing extrication from their vehicle. The incident involved multiple patients.

Cass County Sheriff seeks help finding missing teen Kairi Maier from Galveston, IN, last seen September 29, 2025.

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a shooting and robbery in Seffner where a man sustained a graze wound and was hospitalized; no arrests have been made.