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.

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.

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.

After an intense search, Kyrie Larry, a missing autistic 3-year-old, was found dead in a pond. The tragedy has impacted the community and highlighted challenges for children with special needs.

Pierre Marquis Fowler was found guilty of drug trafficking and other crimes, facing life in prison. His brother Marcus also pleaded guilty in related charges.

A deputy was dragged by a motorcycle during a traffic stop in Pasco County, sustaining injuries. The suspect is sought; a description and case number have been released.

Tampa offers a networking event to link local subcontractors with city contracts, also targeting residential contractors for an $11.4M home repair program.

The National Weather Service warns of high rip current risk on Florida coast, advising swimmers to be cautious and swim near lifeguards. Tampa forecast predicts sunny, warm week.

The Tampa Bay Rowdies dismissed head coach Robbie Neilson just before their home opener, naming Steve Coleman as interim head coach.