Texas man Ron Ramirez Jr. pleads guilty to federal drug charges, facing 5 to 84 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.

St. Petersburg commuters are delayed due to a traffic crash involving a bicyclist at 15th Ave S and 22nd St S; police advise seeking alternate routes.

Pinellas County Sheriff's outreach teams support the homeless pre-dawn, focusing on providing services like mental health care and housing, emphasizing partnership with local organizations.

A 27-year-old man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot while riding his scooter in Lakeland. The assailant fired from a dark vehicle. No arrests have been made; the LPD continues investigating the incident.

A utilities worker died and another was injured in a New Port Richey lift station incident during routine maintenance. The cause is under investigation but electrocution is suspected.

The Tampa Police Department celebrated #NationalCrimeandIntelligenceAnalystAppreciationDay, acknowledging the pivotal role of analysts in crime trend analysis and public safety.

Tampa Police are investigating a body found in a vacant lot; details on the deceased's identity and cause of death are pending while detectives gather evidence.

Charlotte County advises of evening lane closures at Quesada Ave and Forrest Nelson Blvd for light pole installation, Sept 22-26.

A 25-foot-wide, 5-foot-deep depression on Clock Tower Parkway in Pasco County has caused road closures and traffic detours. The county is working on assessing and repairing the depression, with safety precautions in place for residents.

Five veterans were arrested during an anti-war protest near MacDill AFB, charged with obstructing traffic while decrying U.S. arms shipments to Israel.

Hillsborough County celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the Hispanic community's cultural and economic contributions. A proclamation was presented to Sandra Atiles-Tyrell.

Hillsborough County announces the unveiling of a Gold Star Family Monument on October 11 at Veterans Memorial Park, honoring those who lost loved ones in military service.

Hillsborough County Commissioners discussed Hispanic Heritage Month, traffic fines, community investment, housing aid, YMCA funding, a nonprofit grant, flood mitigation, and anti-trafficking support.