Polk County deputies released surveillance of a suspected repeat shoplifter at the Publix on S. Florida Ave; investigators say about 278 items were taken across roughly 50 incidents.

Hillsborough County seeks a Veterinary Pharmacy Control Coordinator for inventory management and compliance at the PRC, with a salary range of $39,312 to $51,105.

St. Petersburg has issued an RFP for a feasibility study to see whether the city could form a municipal electric utility and replace Duke Energy.

Dream Finders paid $8.5M for 20 acres at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel; the builder plans 118 luxury townhomes and a one‑acre commercial parcel near SR‑54.

Localtopia returns to Williams Park this Saturday with 300+ vendors, fare-free SunRunner service and bike valet. Expect street closures and limited downtown parking.

Protesters gathered outside the Pinellas County courthouse after an arraignment was canceled in the case of sick puppies abandoned at Taylor Park. Arrests and added charges have made the case a local flashpoint.

A Winter Haven driver was arrested after her pickup struck a woman; officers say they recovered MDMA, cocaine, marijuana and a loaded handgun at the scene.

A bicyclist was killed Sunday after being struck by a pickup near Siesta Key’s Beach Access 9; Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Chipotle opened a new Bradenton restaurant with a Chipotlane drive‑thru and roughly 30 new jobs. The chain is serving limited‑time Chicken al Pastor and high‑protein items.

A hit-and-run in Poinciana led to an altercation between the offender and a deputy, resulting in the arrest of Joshua Sims, who faces multiple charges.

The article highlights Hillsborough County's role in the Chitlin' Circuit, a performance network for Black musicians during segregation, emphasizing its cultural impact.

A Circle K clerk in Lakeland was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor during a Polk County sting operation designed to prevent illegal sales to underage individuals.

The renovated Raymond H. Neri Park in Lealman, featuring playgrounds and fitness equipment, has opened, funded by the 'Penny for Pinellas' initiative.