Ex-convict Jose Ramirez pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy, facing 10 years to life in prison. He ran an operation smuggling cocaine from Mexico to Central Florida and laundered money back to Mexico.

A Winter Haven man, Raysheio Black, faces a minimum of seven years to life in prison if convicted for Hobbs Act robbery and other charges linked to a violent armed theft.

Largo Police are searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian on Roosevelt Boulevard. A second vehicle, identified as a Toyota Highlander, hit the victim subsequent to the initial incident but remained at the scene.

Two 13-year-old boys were shot outside a store in a neighborhood dispute in St. Petersburg; police seek public's help in finding the suspect who fled in a white sedan.

The investigation into the death of inmate Jack Daniel Knox, who died after suffering stomach pain and a cardiac arrest, is in progress by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Clearwater Police identified a body found in Mandalay Channel as Harry Arnold, 69. No foul play is suspected in his death, which is under investigation.

Two 13-year-olds were shot near a St. Petersburg store on Labor Day; both are stable. The shooter escaped by car. The community is shaken by the violence.

A 12-year-old was injured in a Largo shooting where suspect Yancy Crowder, 31, was charged with aggravated child abuse and other felonies. Crowder denies involvement despite witness accounts. The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Clearwater's Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility experienced multiple wastewater overflows due to rain, prompting city actions and environmental notifications.

Bradenton Police found a man dead near Palma Sola Causeway and are investigating the suspicious death with the help of the Manatee Homicide Task Force. They are also seeking information from the public.

Experts warn of the peak hurricane season approaching Florida, stressing the importance of preparedness and vigilance following damage from Hurricane Debby.

The National Weather Service forecasts mixed weather in Tampa, FL, with high heat and chances of scattered showers and thunderstorms, persisting into Labor Day weekend.

Frontier Airlines introduces daily nonstop flights from Tampa to JFK starting October 27, offering a $19 ticket promotion and other customer experience improvements.