Authorities are searching for suspect Angel Gonzalez-Morales in a fatal shooting at a Polk County motel, as Sheriff Grady Judd warns he is "armed and dangerous".

Tampa Bay Lightning's arena is renamed from Amalie Arena to Benchmark International Arena, following a new naming rights partnership with a global M&A firm.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office starts Sheriff Chad Chronister's Training Academy Class 25-06, preparing recruits with physical and mental challenges for law enforcement duties.

A fourth suspect, D'antrell Davis, was arrested in the murder of Reginald L. Booth in St. Petersburg. Previous arrests include Keshaun Lamb, Larrion Boyd, and Dnerius McCullough.

James Malcolm has been promoted to Senior Event Manager at the Tampa Convention Center, his rise reflecting his successful management of numerous events since starting there in 2019.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office has secured a contract with FDOT, enhancing High Visibility Enforcement to protect pedestrians and cyclists until May 8, 2026.

A woman was fatally hit by a car while helping an injured opossum in Spring Hill; her husband was unharmed, and charges are pending following the ongoing investigation.

The Largo Police Department has trained crossing guards for the new school year to ensure student safety, reminding drivers to slow down in school zones.

A traffic stop by the Hillsborough County Sheriff led to a cocaine seizure after a suspect, Antwan Wesley, discarded a package containing drugs. Wesley, with a significant criminal history, now faces multiple felony charges.

A man in Hernando County has been arrested for possessing child pornography and engaging in bestiality, with law enforcement stressing a zero-tolerance stance on such crimes.

Charlotte County intersection at Hillsborough Blvd & Bamboo Dr closes from July 28 to Aug 16 for new water main installation; expect traffic delays and detours.

Hillsborough County hosted "Haircuts and Handlebars" in Riverview, offering free haircuts, clothes, and bicycles to preselected kids based on academic merits.

Pinellas County seeks a volunteer for its Historic Preservation Board to replace Commissioner Rene Flowers' representative until December 31, 2027. Applications are due by September 12, 2025.