A Citrus County man was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after deputies found distressed animals in his Dunnellon home, with some lacking access to food or water. The animals were seized and are being cared for.

A Tampa man, Lennard Rashard Monroe, was sentenced to 20 years for drug distribution and firearm possession by a felon. His accomplice, Justin Farrior, received over four years. The bust involved a raid where cocaine, firearms, and cash were found.

Florida receives a $13.8 million federal grant to enhance Affordable Care Act support, according to U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, benefitting USF's health coverage enrollment efforts.

Stephen Jay Thorn was sentenced to five years in prison for threatening a federal judge and the judge's family, highlighting the severity of such actions.

A teen from Spring Hill is charged with critically injuring a one-month-old baby, initially claiming an accidental fall but later admitting to abuse due to frustration.

A South Bend man received a 70-month prison sentence for illegal firearm possession as a felon, with subsequent supervised release, following a joint ATF and local police investigation.

The article describes the weather forecast for Tampa, including heat, thunderstorms, and slight variations in wind and precipitation chances throughout the upcoming weekend.

Hillsborough County plans its annual 9/11 Remembrance event to honor the 2001 attack victims, featuring ceremonial activities and educational displays for the public.

A Plant City man is indicted for making threats against a high school on social media, facing up to 5 years in prison.

Florida's Lake Mary wins the Little League World Series 2-1 against Taiwan in extra innings, with key plays leading to their victory in a tense championship game.

A dog named King with a 7-pound facial tumor found a forever home after his surgery at the Humane Society of Pinellas and bonding with a construction worker.

Tampa's Mayor Jane Castor declared August 23 "Barranquilla, Colombia Day," celebrating 58 years of the Sister City relationship with cultural and economic collaboration.

Florida man, Mario Espino, pled guilty to kidnapping and drug trafficking, potentially facing life in prison after a violent abduction of a rival drug trafficker.