An undocumented immigrant from Honduras was sentenced to 24 months for illegal firearm possession in Jacksonville, with a subsequent deportation order after prison.

The National Weather Service forecasts showers, thunderstorms, and very high temperatures for Tampa, with heat indices above 100 degrees, posing heat-related risks.

A Rhode Island man received a two-year prison sentence for a fake bomb threat on a flight, followed by three years supervised release and a restitution payment to Breeze Airways.

3-year-old autistic boy, Rakim Akbari, is missing in Orlando. He was last seen near the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Authorities are searching and have issued an alert.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has surpassed 10 million interactions, with significant growth in text-based help and resources expanded for diverse groups including Spanish speakers and LGBTQI+ youth.

The St. Petersburg City Council is set to vote on a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium and redevelopment of the Gas Plant district, with prior concerns over cost and haste being addressed.

The article discusses a WalletHub report which shows that California cities are challenging for first-time homebuyers due to high costs, in contrast to Florida cities that are more welcoming and affordable.

Florida's My Safe Florida Home program quickly ran out of its $200 million budget meant for homeowners to weather-proof their homes, leaving new applicants without funds.

A Florida man, Garth Walton, was arrested on charges of assaulting officers during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. This adds to over 1,470 individuals charged since the incident.

Steven Stamkos pens an emotional farewell to Tampa Bay Lightning in The Players' Tribune, reflecting on his 16-year legacy before relocating to the Nashville Predators.

Steven Stamkos says an emotional goodbye to the Tampa Bay Lightning and reflects on his 16 years with the team as he prepares to join the Nashville Predators.

The search for Maria Gomez-Perez, a 12-year-old girl from Georgia, continues as she may now be in Florida. Authorities offer a $50,000 reward for information.

A man died while kayaking on Lake Annie in Polk County. His overturned kayak was found by friends, and his body was later recovered by search teams. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.