The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office received recognition from MADD for its deputies' efforts to combat impaired driving, with awards highlighting individual and unit achievements in DUI enforcement.

Firefighters in Hernando County, FL, battled a strip mall blaze amid Hurricane Debby's strong winds and heavy rainfall, resulting in a total loss of the building.

A Largo man was arrested after assaulting his father and threatening police with a machete, leading to a standoff where he attempted to fill his home with propane gas before surrendering.

Julie Ann Sulpizio was arrested in Florida for the premeditated first-degree murder of Deputy Bradley Michael Link and injuring two other officers during what the police described as an ambush.

A man was arrested for robbing a Tampa bank using a threatening note; police used surveillance and witness statements to locate him in St. Lucie County. No injuries occurred during the incident.

Tampa faces various weather alerts including thunderstorms and high humidity. Despite the cancelled coastal flood advisory, high surf and rip current risks persist. Flooding continues along Florida rivers, and residents are advised to be cautious.

Florida athletes, including swimmer Caleb Dressel, are making significant contributions to the medal tally at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with notable standings in the men's relay swimming events.

Deputies in Hernando County returned fire after being shot at while serving warrants, wounding one suspect. The FDLE is investigating the incident involving firearm sales.

Richard Minor, 66, was arrested in Sarasota for a shooting that injured one person critically, with charges of Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Firearm.

Tropical Storm Debby passes, allowing Hillsborough County to resume normal operations with all county offices reopening Monday. Officials assess damages and maintain emergency services active.

Sarasota declares a local state of emergency due to Hurricane Debby, enhancing crisis management capabilities, and postponing city services and meetings.

An armed robbery at a Tampa Little Caesars, where no one was hurt, remains unsolved. Police released the suspect's description from surveillance footage.

A semi-truck driver died after his vehicle hit a barrier and plunged into a canal off I-75 in Tampa. Divers recovered his body from the submerged truck cab.