Sarasota starts a major utility project on North Tamiami Trail on Sept. 15 to upgrade the water main, with lane closures but two-way traffic maintained.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office arrested William Barnes, a repeat DUI offender, for driving under the influence and with a suspended license after he ran a stop sign.

Dunedin Fire Rescue's District Chief Eric Rodriguez has earned the prestigious Chief Fire Officer designation, joining a global group of about 4,000 recognized professionals.

After evading a traffic stop in Hillsborough County, Ricardo Tejada was arrested following a chase involving K9 and aviation units; he faces multiple charges.

The Florida Strawberry Festival announced 'Still Growing' as its theme for the 2026 event, signifying the event's growth along with its community and agricultural heritage.

Two clerks in Winter Haven were arrested for selling alcohol to a minor during a sting operation called 'Operation Pop Top' conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Two dogs died, and two people were hospitalized after a house fire in Spring Hill with five suffering from smoke inhalation.

Two men suffered smoke inhalation in a mobile home fire in Brooksville; one was hospitalized. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded early Saturday and extinguished the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

A man was shot and killed in Lutz; a suspect is in custody facing charges including Second-Degree Murder with a Firearm, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

A St. Petersburg man, Anthony Butcher, was arrested on charges involving possession and distribution of child pornography following a local sheriff's office investigation.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office issued a Silver Alert for missing elderly Henry Allen, last seen at a 7-Eleven on September 2nd, who has dementia and may be in danger.

A multi-agency operation in Polk County, "Operation Bad Odds," resulted in 28 arrests and the seizure of illegal gambling machines, cash, and firearms.

A St. Pete Beach city employee named Leonard Hardy Rose was arrested for fraudulent fuel purchases using a municipal gas card, totaling over $3,000 over 18 months.