Lane Valente Industries opened a new facility in Punta Gorda, hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local leaders and offering tours of the state-of-the-art building.

A vehicle collision with a TECO pole on South Westshore Boulevard in Tampa caused road closure and traffic disruption. Minor injuries were reported, and crews worked to ensure safety.

Boyette Road near U.S. 301 in Riverview will close for resurfacing until May 31, with detours via McMullen, Balm Riverview, Rhodine, and Gibsonton Roads.

Florida law enforcement investigates a deputy-involved shooting in Brandon where deputies responded to a man with an assault rifle, resulting in his death.

Charlotte County seeks volunteers for advisory boards in various service units, with terms through 2025-2027, involving fire safety and infrastructure management.

Pinellas County introduces GivePulse, a new digital platform to help streamline volunteer services. It simplifies signing up for opportunities and logging hours.

Tampa's waste has increased by 25% since 2020, prompting the city to encourage waste reduction through various programs as the McKay Bay Plant converts trash to energy.

A Weeki Wachee man must surrender all his dogs and faces charges over alleged abuses; he is banned from owning animals and has entered pleas for misdemeanors.

A DUI suspect was arrested for crashing into a Manatee County Sheriff's deputy's car, showing signs of impairment and having a BAC nearly three times the legal limit.

Jesiah Deangelo-Cruz was charged with first-degree murder following an Easter Sunday shooting in Tampa. He was also implicated in a separate domestic violence incident.

Hillsborough County is seeking applicants for its CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas Workforce Development Board to coordinate regional labor strategies.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office found 17-year-old Geneva Whiting safe after she was reported missing in New Port Richey. Details of her recovery were not provided.

Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin for parts of Florida due to fire risk from low humidity and gusty winds.