A Phoenix-area father was barred from his daughter’s school after an automated check mistakenly matched him to a Wisconsin sex-offender registry entry. The school later cleared him, but questions about the screening process remain.

Tampa Electric is removing its nearly $20 storm surcharge Saturday, giving typical customers an immediate bill break.

Probation checks in Citrus Park led to three arrests after investigators reported recovering three firearms and narcotics.

A new lunch spot with healthy Latin-American fare is preparing to open on West Columbus Drive. Dishin Delish is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

A Lakeland traffic stop led to a fentanyl-trafficking arrest for a Rotonda West woman after deputies reported finding 55.90 grams of fentanyl.

A pickup truck struck two Palm River apartment units on Tuesday morning, sending two children to the hospital and prompting evacuations as crews searched the buildings.

Bar Fly is closing its Safety Harbor restaurant on July 30 after selling the Main Street spot to Frenchy's; the owners plan to reopen in Palm Harbor.

Hernando County deputies arrested 43‑year‑old Jeremy Gordon on July 17 after an 18‑month search tied to Washington warrants. He faces local failure‑to‑register charges and out‑of‑state warrants.

An emu strolled through a Sarasota neighborhood Monday, halting traffic and drawing onlookers; a WWSB photo gallery captures the unlikely visitor.

A 7.5-foot alligator struck by a car was removed from a Hillsborough County median and will be monitored for injuries before any decision on release.

Tampa Electric has filed plans for the Harvest Sun Solar Plant on roughly 400 acres near Parrish, with regulatory records showing a 74.5 MW project and a 2027 target.

County budget options include permanently closing a 40‑year‑old Hernando library, threatening programs and services in Brooksville and Spring Hill.

Byron Donalds rolled out 'Healthy Florida Healthy Families' — a plan to remove ultra‑processed foods from school meals, require contaminant testing and expand farm‑to‑school links.