Auburndale deputies arrested a 53‑year‑old after he allegedly pointed a gun at them while they knocked to serve a warrant, the sheriff says. The suspect faces multiple felony counts.

Midday highs near 95°F will feel like the low 100s in Tampa; scattered storms become more likely by Friday. Stay hydrated and plan outdoor time for mornings.

Pinellas County has started mailing domestic vote-by-mail ballots for the Aug. 18 primary. Here are the deadlines, return options and the local races that could be decided in the primary.

Police dispersed an estimated 250–300 teens at Bradenton Riverwalk Saturday night; officers closed parts of the park and said no major crimes were reported. Authorities urged parents to stay involved.

The Florida Police Chiefs Association formally endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody, giving the incumbent a major law‑enforcement boost ahead of the 2026 Senate race.

Texas Roadhouse will open its first Sarasota County restaurant at the Venice Crossing development on Laurel Road; approvals and a timeline are pending.

Sarasota County deputies are investigating a late-night shooting on the U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice. A vehicle was stopped and people of interest identified, deputies say.

A small plane made an emergency water landing off Honeymoon Island State Park on Sunday; all aboard reached shore with only minor injuries. Crews reported no visible fuel in the water while investigators work to determine what happened.

A brush wildfire burned in the Potts Wildlife Management Area near North Dee River Road in Inverness; crews contained the south side and aerial support was dispatched.

A Lakeland man is accused of causing a violent I-4 crash in Plant City that flipped his SUV through a highway sign and left a passenger with a broken femur. Troopers have charged the driver after investigators reviewed the scene.

HCSO says detectives seized 154 counterfeit credit cards, dozens of skimming devices and card‑making equipment after a search warrant in Apollo Beach. A man has been arrested and charged.

Florida health officials are investigating a Listeria cluster tied to China Buffet on E. Fowler Avenue. Five people are included and diners from April 9–June 28 should watch for symptoms.

A crystallized picric acid bottle found in a donation box at Brooksville’s May-Stringer House prompted a bomb-squad response and a temporary museum closure.