A Tampa man was federally indicted on charges alleging he tried to coerce a minor into producing sexual images and sent obscene material to someone he believed was under 16.

A 56‑year‑old Tampa man was arrested after deputies say he was seen entering multiple vehicles in the Ranchwood Lane area; a K‑9 later took him into custody.

Cloudy start in Tampa. Highs near 86°F Friday with a slight chance of late showers.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike was struck by a Nissan Rogue in Winter Haven Wednesday night, Polk County deputies say. Investigators are working the scene.

A woman was taken into custody after a domestic-related stabbing on 49th Street N in Clearwater; the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

A Sarasota testing lab agreed to pay $980,000 after prosecutors said it paid marketers for Medicare referrals. The company voluntarily self‑disclosed and cooperated.

Vincent Lecavalier has sued Lakeland Ice Arena, alleging a 2025 settlement went unpaid and equipment was removed. The former Lightning captain seeks about $354,000 plus interest and fees.

FDOT laid out phased plans and timelines at a March 4 open house for a roughly $1 billion rebuild of the Westshore Interchange, including new flyovers and planned overnight detours.

A late-night crash on East Memorial Boulevard killed a Winter Haven man and sent another driver to Lakeland Regional Health. Police say the Traffic Homicide Unit is processing evidence.

Pinellas deputies say suspects checked car door handles across Safety Harbor, Dunedin and Palm Harbor; the sheriff’s office says the simplest prevention is to lock your car.

Pinellas deputies arrested a 71-year-old Tuesday after flight deputies say a green laser hit the sheriff’s helicopter; he’s charged with felony misuse of a laser device.

A 34-person GT Church tour from St. Petersburg sheltered in Tiberias after strikes and sirens in Israel; leaders are coordinating with the State Department and veteran rescue groups. Evacuation plans are being worked out as members wait for a safe exit.

A Tuesday night shooting in the Ashen Avenue area left one man dead and a suspect at large, Pasco deputies say. Investigators have released few details so far.