Tampa officials say the city will build the world’s largest Suspended Ion Exchange plant at the Tippin water works to cut PFAS, lower chemical use and save about $2M a year.

Court documents say a woman used aliases and forged documents to collect fees and rent from renters who were not on the lease in Pinellas County.

A federal jury convicted Seffner resident Jordan O’Keefe Woods of sex trafficking and inducing travel; he faces a possible life sentence. Sentencing has not been scheduled.

A 51-year-old man was killed Saturday night after being struck by an SUV on U.S. 301 at 21st Street in Sarasota. Police say the driver stayed and the investigation is ongoing.

Tampa police recovered an adult male from a retention pond near International Plaza on May 4; detectives are working to identify him while the medical examiner investigates.

A brush fire near the CEMEX Brooksville quarry prompted aerial water drops and a no‑drone warning from Hernando County Fire Rescue. Crews remain on scene.

Tornado Watch 183 covers Hernando County through 6 p.m. EDT. Officials urge residents to review shelter plans and monitor local alerts.

Hillsborough gang‑unit detectives arrested a Ruskin man after seizing cocaine, meth, firearms and about $10,000, the sheriff’s office says.

Prosecutors say a Tampa man beat and sexually battered a woman at gunpoint; he now faces 10 felony counts, including a life felony. Investigators say DNA matched the suspect and he remains in custody.

A 47-year-old Lakeland woman died after her Nissan Maxima struck a barrier on Memorial Boulevard near the I‑4 entrance in the early hours of April 30, troopers say.

Tampa Fire Rescue’s May 30 expo offers free sandbags (limit 10 per family), meteorologist talks and disaster-kit help ahead of the June 1 hurricane season.

Pinellas Commissioner Kathleen Peters floated a ban on large-scale AI data centers during a county work session, citing concerns about power, water and community impacts.

A Mulberry man was arrested after a late-night disturbance; deputies say K9 Obi and a drone led to his capture. He faces multiple charges including battery by strangulation.