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Crime & Emergencies in ...
One dead, two injured in Wimauma shooting; homicide investigation underway by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Community & Society in ...
The Tampa Convention Center hosts the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's 72nd Atlantic Regional Conference with over 7,000 attendees contributing to local initiatives.
Davenport clerk arrested for selling alcohol to a minor during Polk County Sheriff's Office's compliance operation, with one out of ten stores failing the check.
Bartow High School football coach Tyler Eden was arrested after allegations of inappropriate behavior with female students, including voyeurism and lewd conversations.
A man was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office for a fatal DUI crash in Winter Haven that killed Orli Dagoberto Argueta Sanchez in January. Sergio Nino Ramirez faces DUI and vehicular homicide charges.
Tampa celebrates the Tampa Bay Lightning's entry into the playoffs with a banner drop ceremony at Old City Hall, featuring city officials and team representatives.
Winter Haven man, Dontavious Grant, faces life in prison for firearm and narcotics offenses. He has a history of felonies and was recently caught with a Glock and marijuana.
Juan Carlos Castro Vasquez, involved in trafficking over 9,500 kilograms of cocaine, was sentenced to 20 years by a U.S. judge after a multi-agency investigation.
Politics & Govt in ...
Pinellas County's law enforcement will participate in the Torch Run for Special Olympics, starting at Philippe Park and ending at Paul B. Stephens School.
Pinellas County urges residents to dispose of hazardous materials before hurricane season to avoid the rush and ensure safe and smooth waste management.
A 22-year-old man died after crashing his Nissan Altima into a vacant house in Hernando County at high speed. The crash occurred on Deltona Boulevard, with no other injuries reported.
Pinellas County has extended the deadline for storm-damaged property compliance to June 1, 2026, allowing residents more time for repairs post-Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Edgewater Drive in Charlotte County will close its westbound lane from Lakeview to Midway Blvd for a month to install underground power lines, starting April 14.
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