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A late-night traffic stop in Temple Terrace led deputies to seize two handguns — one tied to a Pinellas stolen-gun case — and arrest a 22-year-old. Deputies say he faces firearm and drug charges.
The Florida Supreme Court denied Michael Woodbury’s state appeals, leaving his death sentence intact for the 2017 Okeechobee cellmate killing.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Moffitt is piloting EMMA, an AI-driven lab platform that screens myeloma cells against 31 drugs to speed personalized treatment decisions.
Two St. Pete teens were arrested after troopers say a stolen SUV reached about 120 mph during a high-speed chase across I‑75 and the Selmon Expressway. The suspects were taken to a juvenile center.
A Dunnellon man allegedly confessed to killing his father after deputies found human remains buried at the home they shared.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Tallahassee’s school‑zone cameras mailed more than 44,000 notices this school year; two schools accounted for nearly 11,000 violations and the program’s rules are drawing scrutiny.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
State testing found glyphosate in several store‑bought breads; experts and industry groups disagree on whether the ppb readings pose a health risk.
A witness told jurors in Tampa about the November 2023 attack that killed a mother and her 14-year-old daughter as prosecutors prepare a capital case.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly clear and muggy this morning; highs near 93°F. Scattered storms possible Wednesday, June 10.
St. Petersburg finished a fast‑tracked $70M upgrade to its Northeast water reclamation plant after 2024 storm surge damaged critical equipment and forced shutdowns.
Chief Lee Bercaw opened a self‑initiated investigation after a bystander's Ybor City arrest video went viral. Tampa police say they are reviewing officers' body‑worn camera footage.
Politics & Govt in ...
David Jolly plans to tap former Rep. Gwen Graham as his lieutenant governor pick, Axios reports. The pairing would pair Jolly’s moderate appeal with Graham’s statewide name recognition.
A routine crash check on I‑4 turned into a rescue when Hillsborough deputies found an unresponsive driver, performed CPR and used a defibrillator; she’s now stable.
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