A crash involving a gold Honda Accord hitting a power pole caused a widespread power outage in Winter Haven, affecting businesses and traffic signals. The driver was unharmed and impairment is not suspected.

A fire broke out at the Fresh Kitchen on South Howard Avenue in Tampa, leading to road closures and no reported injuries. Firefighters worked to control the second-alarm blaze. The cause remains under investigation.

The National Weather Service in Tampa predicts a week of thunderstorms and high temperatures, with a 60-70% chance of rain each day and highs near mid-90s.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office swore in 13 new deputies during a ceremony hosted by Sheriff Bob Gualtieri at their Largo administration building.

NWS Tampa forecasts showers and thunderstorms for the area, with hot temperatures and high humidity, and varying chances of precipitation throughout the week.

The RNC held a training in Tampa to educate volunteers on poll watching, aiming to deploy 100,000 nationwide, amid criticisms of undermining election confidence.

Turkey Creek Road will close from Friday to Sunday for corridor improvements, between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Airport Road. Detours will be in place.

U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg's office has prosecuted several crimes at FCC Coleman, including murder, assault, and bribery, involving both inmates and staff.

Pierre C. Marc, a Bradenton resident, has been sentenced to 30 years for drug trafficking offenses after a trial that included testimony about his role in distributing fentanyl and cocaine.

Four Tampa men were arrested for a series of armed robberies at convenience stores, facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted of Hobbs Act robbery charges.

Orlando man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution and firearm offenses, facing a minimum of 5 years to life in prison.

Deputies in Madeira Beach, Florida, investigated a drowning after Hector Colon, 31, was overcome by a strong current; his body was found the next morning.

Alfredo Davila, Jr. pleads guilty to possessing ammunition as a felon, possibly facing 15 years in prison, linked to a 911 incident and Project Safe Neighborhoods.