St. Pete Pier celebrated Fourth of July with a fireworks display and a well-attended pier run, benefiting the St. Pete Youth Farm, amidst music and dancing.

A missing Michigan teenager was found in Miami after being spotted in a livestream by a family member. The alert led to social media action and he was safely located.

Dancers under 21 in Florida have filed a lawsuit against a state law prohibiting them from working in strip clubs, arguing it infringes on their constitutional rights.

Tampa's water use restrictions are extended until September 1 due to a significant rainfall shortfall, requiring residents to adhere to once-a-week lawn watering limits.

There was a boat collision near Tampa leading to a man overboard; officials are searching. The other passenger was hospitalized, and the circumstances are under investigation.

Tampa's Healthy Homes Program uses a $1.9 million federal grant to provide critical home repairs for eligible homeowners, improving housing conditions and aiding the local affordable housing initiative.

Joel David Fonseca Flores from Orlando is convicted of conspiring to distribute fentanyl that led to a death and now faces 20 years to life in prison.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for Joseph Kotran, a 64-year-old missing man last seen in Land O'Lakes driving a blue 2007 Silverado with New Jersey plates.

Floridians can enjoy tax-free purchases on sporting goods and event tickets during the "Freedom Sales Tax Holiday" throughout July, a move aimed at encouraging outdoor activities and economic relief.

An inmate's death at Sarasota County Jail is being investigated after he was found unresponsive in the medical wing, with no signs of trauma; the cause of death is pending autopsy results.

A Tennessee man faces federal charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, and making false claims to the IRS, over a $4.2 million tax refund scheme.

Tampa alters garbage collection schedule for July 4th; no residential service on Thursday, and commercial service delayed by a day. The McKay Bay facility will also be closed on the holiday.

Polk County, Florida officials arrest 62 in a large fentanyl trafficking bust during 'Operation Rooske, A Family Affair'.