Crime & Public Safety
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Tampa
Removing Pesky Opossums for Good
Tampa residents can learn effective strategies for humane opossum removal and prevention to keep their properties free from these nocturnal visitors.
Teen Missing From Unincorporated Justice Since Saturday
A teenager has been reported missing from the unincorporated Justice area of Tampa since Saturday, April 17, 2026, prompting a public appeal from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Teen Missing From Unincorporated Justice Since Saturday
A teenager has been reported missing from the unincorporated Justice area of Tampa since Saturday, April 17, 2026, prompting a public appeal from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Father of 3, Engaged to Be Married, Dies in Tragic Tampa Car Crash
A Tampa father of three, engaged to be married, tragically died in a two-vehicle car crash yesterday on Dale Mabry Highway near Kennedy Boulevard.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Teen Arrested in Deadly I-75 Hit-and-Run near Bradenton
An 18-year-old Florida man faces vehicular homicide charges after allegedly weaving a Ford Mustang into a fatal chain-reaction crash on I-75 in Manatee County. The collision killed a 34-year-old semi-truck driver from New Smyrna Beach and shut down southbound lanes for hours. Florida Highway Patrol released crash video showing the Mustang's reckless maneuver before the driver fled.[1][2][3]
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
DeLand Teens Sought for Foam Attack on Protected Gopher Tortoise
Two teenagers remain at large after allegedly spraying expanding foam into a gopher tortoise's mouth in DeLand, sparking outrage over cruelty to Florida's iconic protected species. The tortoise survived thanks to quick rescue efforts but highlights growing threats to wildlife in Volusia County. Authorities urge tips to identify the juveniles.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
When DCF Comes A-Knockin': Understanding Florida's Child Protection System
If police are called to a domestic dispute with children present in Florida, they are mandated to report the situation to DCF, which can lead to child removal if danger is perceived.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026