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Homicide detectives are investigating after a body was found on the 5800 block of 11th Street South in St. Petersburg. Police haven’t identified the victim and say no suspect is in custody.
A volunteer Tarpon Springs youth coach was taken into custody after deputies say he spent months texting and sending explicit material to a 14‑year‑old. The investigation is ongoing.
Hernando County crews responded to a commercial fire on American Flyer Way in Brooksville Monday; one occupant was evacuated and no injuries were reported.
A 31-year-old suspect allegedly rammed a woman's car in Bradenton, led deputies across the Gandy Bridge into Tampa and surrendered after a crash; narcotics and a rifle were recovered.
Sports in ...
Veterans from across the country are competing in Tampa this week in the 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games, with dozens of adaptive sports and volunteer opportunities. Events are free and scheduled across downtown venues.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Tampa’s CyberFOX has acquired Timus Networks, adding cloud‑native SASE and zero‑trust access to its MSP‑focused platform after a nine‑figure funding round. The buy aims to simplify security for partners.
Two Gulf Coast men were federally indicted on conspiracy and distribution counts; their trial in Pensacola is scheduled for July 6. The charges carry decades in prison if convictions follow.
An Uber Eats driver was shoved off his e-bike on Sheldon Road; deputies arrested a suspect after a two-day probe.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Drury Hotels has opened a 210-room Drury Plaza in Brandon, the chain’s first in Tampa Bay and its seventh in Florida. The hotel adds flexible meeting space and the brand’s 5:30 Kickback to the Brandon corridor.
Deputies found a person dead Friday in the 16000 block of Delia Street in Wimauma. Investigators say the death is under active investigation and have not released an identity or cause.
Hernando County Fire Rescue says crews are battling a brush fire near Lomita Wren and Mountain Bluebird. Smoke may reduce visibility and drivers should avoid the area.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Pinellas County gave Suncoast Center 90 days to fix overnight rape‑kit staffing after reporting showed survivors waited hours for time‑sensitive exams.
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office posted a change-of-address notice naming Ronda Charlene Hawkins as a registered sexual predator and directed residents to the state registry.
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