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2 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
A domestic disturbance at The District Apartments led to a SWAT team activation overnight and the arrest of a Clearwater man on multiple charges, including domestic battery, false imprisonment, and child abuse. Joshua Williams, 39, was taken into custody early this morning after surrendering peacefully to authorities. The Clearwater Police SWAT Team was activated late last night in response to an armed subject at the apartment complex, located at 3021 State Road 590.
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2 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
LARGO, Fla. – Detectives have cracked a sophisticated scheme, arresting a St. Petersburg man accused of swiping over half a million dollars in high-end watches from his employer. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit nabbed Michael Kelly, 32, on June 5, 2025, charging him with Scheme to Defraud. The investigation began on May 15, 2025, after Gold & Diamond Source on Ulmerton Road reported a significant internal theft. What detectives uncovered was a years-long operation.
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2 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
TAMPA, Fla. – Southbound lanes of Dale Mabry Highway were shut down for an extended period Thursday evening after officers responded to reports of an unconscious driver blocking traffic, who later claimed to have an explosive device in their vehicle. The incident began just after 6:30 PM when authorities received calls about a driver unresponsive behind the wheel in the southbound travel lanes of Dale Mabry Highway and Columbus Drive.
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2 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
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2 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has launched a death investigation after a shooting in Tampa early this morning left one man dead and a woman injured. Detectives believe the incident stemmed from an escalating altercation between the two individuals. Deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Jeanal Place at approximately 12:25 a.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman outside the residence suffering from a lower-body injury.
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3 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Kissimmee man found himself in the custody of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office early Wednesday morning after a series of erratic driving maneuvers and a subsequent investigation revealed signs of impairment and multiple vehicle infractions. At approximately 12:45 AM on June 4th, Deputy Randolph was stopped at a traffic light at Spirit Lake Road and Avenue G NW in Winter Haven, behind a silver Mercedes sedan bearing a Connecticut license plate.
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3 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
TAMPA, Fla. – This Fourth of July, the City of Tampa is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day along the scenic Tampa Riverwalk, where a vibrant array of fireworks, live entertainment, and waterfront festivities, orchestrated by dedicated community partners, will illuminate the night sky. “Boom by the Bay” will once again serve as the overarching theme for a series of distinct, neighborhood and partner-led celebrations taking place across Tampa.
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3 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
For weeks, the excitement was palpable in the Adee household. Carter Adee, a young boy living with Trisomy 21, a form of Down syndrome, was about to embark on a “Magical Dream” trip to the Central Florida Theme Parks, an incredible experience granted by the Sunshine Foundation. Carter’s dream came true, filling his days with wonder and adventure. His mother shared the joy of the trip, stating, “Carter absolutely loved his Walt Disney World trip.
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3 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 80-year-old Georga Rusciano, who was last seen in Seminole on Monday, June 2, 2025, in the early afternoon. Deputies say Rusciano suffers from medical and memory issues, raising concerns for her safety and well-being. She has been entered into the Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) as a Missing/Endangered Adult.
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3 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Naranja man was arrested early Wednesday morning in connection with a burglary at a Key Largo business. Kevin Delus, 26, faces charges of armed burglary, possession of burglary tools, and criminal mischief following an incident at Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an alarm at the establishment, located at 99401 Overseas Hwy, around 4 a.m. Upon arrival, Delus was located at the scene.
