Two unsealed federal indictments name six people in Tampa-area fentanyl conspiracies allegedly involving hundreds of grams; one defendant is already in federal custody.

A 9-year-old was flown to Tampa General after a dog attack in Englewood on Wednesday. First responders cleared a landing zone before Aeromed 5 transported the child.

After a Lakeland shooting, Tampa Bay agencies are routing more mental‑health 911 calls to dispatch clinicians, co‑responder teams and mobile crisis units. The systems vary by city and by county.

A Spectrum store employee in Clearwater was jailed after a customer accused the worker of watching a nude video on the customer's phone. The case spotlights privacy risks at repair counters.

Manatee County Sheriff's Office posted a warrant Wednesday saying Ashley Hutchings is wanted on aggravated animal cruelty charges. Authorities are asking anyone with tips to contact the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers.

A Citrus Park orchid venue says its weddings are protected by Florida agritourism law, while neighbors say loud receptions and lawsuits are tearing the block apart.

Bodycam and 911 audio show Hillsborough deputies wading into a retention pond and pulling a driver from a sinking car. The sheriff's office says the woman sustained minor injuries and the dive team recovered the vehicle.

A Courtyard by Marriott on Bradenton’s Riverwalk sold for $27.7 million, and Dreamscape Hospitality has taken over management of the 153‑room riverfront property.

A deputy-involved shooting drew a multi-agency task force to the 2000 block of Socrum Loop Road West in Lakeland Tuesday; Sheriff Grady Judd planned a 9 p.m. briefing.

A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested after detectives found a secret tracking device attached to a vehicle during a domestic-violence probe. Authorities have suspended the officer and opened criminal and administrative investigations.

Florida homeowners have until April 15 to legally exclude bats without a permit; maternity season runs April 16–Aug. 14 to protect flightless pups.

Live Nation will operate a new concert venue at Gasworx, the 50‑acre redevelopment west of Ybor City, expanding Tampa's mid‑size live‑music options.

A New Port Richey pastor and former Pasco deputy was arrested in early April on lewd and lascivious charges involving multiple juvenile victims; investigators say allegations span 2021–2026.