St. Petersburg will dredge Bartlett Lake next week as the opening move in a multi‑phase, roughly $30M effort to cut chronic flooding in south St. Pete.

A 37‑year‑old registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday in Sarasota during a multi‑agency crimes‑against‑children operation. He now faces 10 counts of promoting child pornography.

Officer Ramon Ortega was fired after his duty belt — with a department-issued handgun and Taser — was recovered behind a Pasco County dumpster.

Hurricane Eddie’s reopened on Thursday after 16 months of repairs, a visible sign that Gulfport’s waterfront recovery is gaining momentum.

Pasco Sheriff's Office warns callers impersonating deputies are demanding payment for 'missed' jury duty; officials say do not send money and report the calls.

One child was killed and another critically injured after a hit-and-run outside Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven; police are searching for the driver and asking for tips.

The Air Force placed The Michaels Organization on a performance improvement plan after residents reported mold and illness at MacDill housing. Families and lawmakers want faster, visible fixes.

Hotel‑branded towers and waterfront penthouses have pushed Tampa Bay's condo prices to new highs. Developers and buyers are reshaping the market.

A Dade City rancher says a pack of dogs has killed several cattle since November, prompting Pasco County Animal Services to patrol the area. Neighbors say some of the dogs were shot while attacking livestock.

A two-vehicle crash at Kings Highway and County Road 761 near Arcadia killed one person and closed the intersection for hours. Troopers are investigating.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are posing as Assistant Chief Deputy Paul Carey and pressing residents for payments via apps, gift cards or crypto. Verify callback numbers and report suspicious calls.

Clear, muggy morning and highs near 89°F. Storms become likely Thursday with a stronger front expected next week.

Realtor.com data show about 64% of Florida listings carried HOA dues in 2025 and the state's median monthly HOA runs well above the national norm.