A Broward County judge sided with CVS, Walgreens and Walmart in a high-profile opioid lawsuit filed by 16 Florida hospitals seeking hundreds of millions in costs.

An 87‑year‑old Wesley Chapel man died after his Tesla, reportedly on Autopilot, ran off Overpass Road and sank in a nearby pond, authorities say.

After 24 years a St. Petersburg son is still searching for answers as police re-examine evidence from his mother’s 2002 homicide.

Federal prosecutors say Meade Lewis raised more than $7 million by misrepresenting his company; he was indicted on five wire-fraud counts and forfeiture is being sought.

A 19-year-old Plant City resident was struck and killed on May 24. The driver was arrested and faces leaving-the-scene charges as toxicology results are pending.

A Tampa man was arrested May 24 after detectives say he sexually exploited a 17‑year‑old and recorded the encounters. Authorities say the investigation remains active.

A fire on Egmont Key sent thick black smoke across Tampa Bay and drew a multi‑agency marine response; officials reported no injuries while crews worked to contain the blaze.

Hillsborough deputies say a Riverview man groomed and abused a 15‑year‑old over several years; he’s now charged with multiple felonies.

A woman was detained after police say she drove into a crowd outside Back Alley Bar & Grill in Sebring. Investigators say injuries were not life-threatening and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A 93‑unit "Lois Lofts" is proposed for a two‑acre South Tampa lot at 5210 S. Lois Avenue; filings and news reports differ on whether 40% or all units will be affordable.

Detectives are investigating after one person was shot Friday on the 4200 block of 15th Avenue South; the victim was taken to Bayfront and officials say the probe is ongoing.

HCSO detectives served a search warrant in Riverview and arrested 44‑year‑old Joshua Greathouse after finding firearms, fentanyl, meth and related evidence. The investigation remains active and could bring additional charges.

Bromley Companies paid $23.5M for a two‑building, 202,622‑sf industrial complex in Clearwater as it builds a Florida industrial platform.