Plant City native and online creator "Matt the Welder" has filed to challenge Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson in the Republican primary, centering his bid on land‑use reform and a ballot‑name dispute.

Sarasota County crews are replacing nearly 16,000 feet of stolen underground wiring and expect to spend more than $50,000 on repairs. Officials say they will move to non‑copper alternatives.

A four‑acre man‑made lagoon at Seaire is nearly finished and could open to residents and limited public days as the Parrish community rounds into view. Amenities include slides, a swim‑up bar and membership access.

Gun‑rights groups asked the Fifth Circuit to undo a lower court’s narrow remedy after an appeals panel struck down the federal under‑21 handgun purchase ban. The filing seeks broader injunctive relief for organization members nationwide.

An appeals court upheld Pasco County's ban on interior video recording after a 2023 Dade City confrontation, backing the tax collector's privacy argument.

State and local officials warn heavy rain can flood streets and neighborhoods outside mapped flood zones.

An Aveda Institute student was arrested after a Snapchat post threatened a school. Authorities say the post stemmed from a dress‑code dispute and has legal consequences.

Hillsborough County firefighters rescued a man from a Wimauma home Sunday night; he was taken to a trauma center in serious but stable condition while investigators probe the cause.

Florida’s education commissioner filed an administrative complaint after a Land O’ Lakes math teacher allegedly told students 'Trump deserves a bullet through the head.' The filing could lead to suspension or revocation of the teacher’s certificate.

An analysis finds 40 people were killed in Florida police pursuits over four years, renewing scrutiny of pursuit rules after a deadly Ybor City crash.

Tampa police responded to a shooting on East Oak Avenue Saturday morning; the victim and the suspect were both taken to hospitals in critical condition. Investigators said the two were known to each other and the probe is active.

Disabled veterans at the Bay Pines VA say a national return‑to‑office push forced staff with service‑connected disabilities back on site, and advocates warn of legal and union fights.

Hillsborough County detectives raided a Ruskin home after tracing child‑exploitation files to a social app. Three residents were arrested and devices were seized for forensic review.