A Texas man was sentenced to 150 months after a jury heard prosecutors say he ran a $61.5M telemarketing scheme that targeted seniors and billed Medicare for unneeded equipment.

Sarasota police say a 21-year-old woman has been notified of a murder charge tied to a May 16, 2024 killing; detectives continue to seek tips.

A Tampa driver allegedly reached 132 mph on I‑275, crashed into another car and seriously injured its driver. Troopers say she kicked and bit officers during the arrest.

Device forensics led investigators to add 40 counts to a Venice man’s case, bringing the total to 42 felony charges in Sarasota County.

Deputies searched West Elementary in Arcadia after an alleged shooter report; the sheriff's office later said the call was a hoax and CID is investigating.

Body-cam footage shows Joseph Davis, wanted for years, arrested in St. Petersburg after living under a fake name and a five‑year relationship. He faces theft and stalking charges and an Oregon warrant.

A Tampa man pleaded guilty after a March 2024 sting in which federal agents say he sold a ghost gun and 28 grams of meth to an undercover officer.

BayCare filed plans for a $22.5M interventional radiology expansion at St. Anthony’s Hospital, part of an ongoing campus buildout in downtown St. Petersburg.

Tampa Police confirmed Assistant Chief Ruth Cate is on administrative leave. The city and department have not disclosed why; attorneys say no paperwork has been provided.

High‑speed offshore powerboats and jet‑skis take over the St. Pete Pier District this Friday–Sunday. Free viewing and a Friday Pit Party are on the schedule; organizers expect roughly 60,000 visitors.

Realtor.com data show mobile homes often cost far less than single‑family houses and — when sold with land — can build equity over time, giving some buyers a path into ownership.

A Tampa franchisor is scaling Gigglewaters after a record year, rolling out franchised restaurants and GiggleTruck units across Pinellas.

A proposed 10‑acre youth sports campus on Boyette Road has drawn packed hearings and a sharp split between Lithia residents and supporters.