Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera’s name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during National Police Week as his family watched. His case helped spur a Florida law expanding benefits for catastrophically injured officers.

Deputies in Zolfo Springs seized a 42‑foot Keystone RV, suspected meth and firearms during a search; a woman was arrested and faces trafficking and related charges.

A stalled apartment tower at North Florida Avenue and East Zack Street is facing foreclosure after construction stopped in 2023. The lender has moved to reclaim the loan, per local reporting.

Hernando County and You Thrive broke ground on a Brooksville children's advocacy center that organizers say will centralize care for abuse victims. State funds are helping finish the build.

Bradenton plans to vacate its downtown City Hall as a waterfront redevelopment proceeds. Leaders say leasing space in the Manatee County administration building could bridge the gap.

Plant City is grieving after 14-year-old Khali Peñón died in a bicycle crash Wednesday. Deputies are investigating while family and teammates remember him as a musician and athlete.

State and district filings show Tampa-based MGT will serve as the external operator at Gulf Middle School after four straight D grades, with coaches embedded on campus.

A poured-concrete spec mansion on Davis Islands closed for $14 million, underscoring demand for turnkey waterfront homes at the top of Tampa’s market.

A 35-year-old man was struck and killed on southbound I‑75 near milepost 267 Wednesday night, troopers say.

Hernando County deputies warned drivers Wednesday that possible sinkhole activity blocked Pike Avenue at Landover Boulevard; motorists were told to use alternate routes. Crews are assessing the scene.

The DOJ says a St. Petersburg manager filed a false military‑service affidavit that led to an unlawful eviction judgment against an active‑duty sailor; the company will pay $60,000. The settlement includes credit monitoring and new SCRA compliance rules.

Ralph Lauren is returning to Hyde Park Village, set to take the former Wine Exchange storefront at 1609 W. Snow Ave. The center lists the boutique as "Coming Soon."

Gospel Inc.'s Gospel Village in Lakeland added 48 permanent homes on Tuesday, expanding its supportive housing campus for people who were chronically homeless.