Publix says Executive Chairman Todd Jones will retire May 31 after a 46‑year career; he will remain chairman of the board as the company shifts leadership. The move follows the chain’s recent Q1 results and is framed as a continuity transition.

A Polk County man pleaded guilty in federal court in Ocala to attempted production of child sexual abuse material and faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years.

A developer has filed to rezone the Grand Bar Ranch in Dade City for roughly 1,500 homes as Pasco’s population surges. The proposal hinges on SR 52 infrastructure upgrades and county approvals.

Federal agents circulated a wanted notice for Kevin J. Urban, last seen in Fort Myers and wanted on federal production/distribution child‑pornography charges.

Angeline Academy in Land O' Lakes briefly went on controlled campus status Tuesday; the Pasco sheriff says there is no threat and normal operations have resumed.

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.