An 80-year-old Tampa man died after his Chevrolet Silverado ran off State Road 60 west of Kelsey Lane and crashed into a ditch, troopers said.

A child found unresponsive in Sarasota’s Newtown neighborhood later died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Police are investigating and asking anyone with information to call 941‑263‑6070.

A four‑year‑old died after a pool party at the Kendall Ridge apartments in Bradenton. Police have arrested a person on a child‑neglect charge as the investigation continues.

A 54-year-old Lakeland man was struck and killed Friday night while crossing North Florida Avenue; investigators have closed the scene and are seeking witnesses.

The estate of Supertramp co‑founder Rick Davies sued Roger Hodgson in Hillsborough County, alleging publishing royalties were shorted and asking a Tampa court to apply Florida law.

A newborn died after being born on a fishing boat towed from Clearwater to Apalachicola; the Franklin County Sheriffs Office is awaiting autopsy results.

A Woodland Middle School teacher in North Port was arrested May 8 on three felony counts alleging inappropriate touching. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.

The Hillsborough School Board is moving to put a half‑penny sales surtax renewal before voters, citing recent HVAC, roof and safety work funded by the levy.

Two Port Charlotte men are jailed after separate investigations into alleged sexual crimes involving minors. Authorities say both suspects confessed and are being held without bond.

Quebec-based Printeez leased 34,020 sq. ft. in Lakewood Ranch and will open its first U.S. headquarters and on-demand apparel production hub this summer.

Blue Sky Communities has proposed a 12-story 'JR Tower' in St. Petersburg with 150 affordable units that would replace the Playhouse Theatre and a closed nightclub. The plan targets a range of lower-income AMI tiers and relies on layered public financing.

Pasco County officials told parents incoming kindergartners should be toilet-trained before class and discussed brief home time for children who aren’t; some families worry about special-needs impacts.

A dump‑truck fire spread into a wood line near MM 295, forcing closure of all southbound I‑75 lanes at Church Road in Brooksville; crews report about one acre burned.