DeSoto County deputies arrested a man at the Economy Inn after seizing over two dozen pounds of meth, several pounds of cocaine, and more than $41,000 in cash. Detectives say packaging and empty baggies point to distribution.

DHS told the Tampa Bay Times the proposed Panama City "Panhandle Pokey" is no longer being proposed. The reversal clouds Florida's detention expansion plans.

Bradenton police say an elder-fraud probe found linked investment and romance scams that cost a local man six figures; a North Carolina woman was arrested and faces extradition.

A motorcyclist died Thursday after colliding with a semi at the US‑41 entrance to I‑275 in Manatee County. Troopers say they are investigating the traffic signal and vehicle speeds.

A Tampa mother's near‑miss after a Tesla's 12‑V battery died has spurred NHTSA probes, lawsuits and a bill that would require fail‑safe manual door releases.

Federal prosecutors say two Florida men are accused of bribing a U.S. Army employee and padding contracts tied to a Honolulu innovation lab. The indictment names a Palm Beach Shores resident and a Tampa consultant.

Hillsborough deputies arrested a Brandon man after finding hundreds of child sexual‑abuse files and 85 bestiality videos; he now faces a long list of felony counts.

Developers unveiled plans for a 3,500‑seat music venue, hotel and new retail at Water Street, positioning a branded entertainment district across from Benchmark International Arena.

Pasco is still adding residents, but public school enrollment is falling in parts of the county. Officials say they’ll wait for fall counts before deciding on closures.

Sarasota police are searching for a suspect after an attempted armed robbery left multiple rounds striking a car as a man left his driveway early Tuesday; no injuries were reported.

Hot and muggy Wednesday with scattered storms after 4 p.m. Expect gusty cells and brief downpours.

A 49-year-old Missouri rider died after a Nissan turned left into his motorcycle on U.S. 301 near Knoxville Drive, the Florida Highway Patrol says.

Indian Rocks Beach began a six‑month paid‑parking pilot on May 18, converting roughly 180 beach‑access spots to metered spaces. City leaders say proceeds will fund stormwater and infrastructure.