A Lakeland man was arrested for shooting a firearm in public over job frustrations and faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Tringali Park Recreation Center in Englewood introduces adults to pickleball with Saturday classes from Sept. 13, aiming to teach game fundamentals for $2 per person.

Prescribed burns are being conducted at two Hillsborough County nature preserves for ecological maintenance, possibly affecting Lithia and Plant City residents with smoke.

Nikesh Patel is appointed as Sarasota's new Public Works Director, succeeding Doug Jeffcoat upon his retirement. Patel brings over 20 years of experience and aims to modernize infrastructure.

Andrew Grant, 28, was arrested for the sexual assault and kidnapping of a woman in Tampa, with the investigation starting July 30, 2025, after the victim escaped.

Chasco K-8 was briefly on controlled campus status after a false weapon report. Police confirmed no weapon and normal operations resumed with increased law enforcement presence as a precaution.

Christa Mccullers, 39, is missing and considered endangered in Pasco County. Last seen on August 15, she may be in a silver Chevrolet Traverse, Florida plate 05EUTN. Public assistance is solicited.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Lutz after an argument between two men at a Helena Street residence escalated.

Man arrested for shooting a car nine times in a Riverview hotel parking lot; Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office charges him with attempted murder and related offenses.

The Tampa Bay area is under a heat advisory with expected high humidity and temperatures reaching 109 degrees. Residents are urged to stay cool and hydrated.

Deputies from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office rescued a stranded manatee, a scenario contrasting with common false alarms related to mating manatees. The community is hopeful for its recovery.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office requests public help to locate Mailin Gonzalez Hernandez, wanted for violating her drug court program and a burglary charge.

The Hillsborough Pet Resource Center celebrated saving 150,000 pets since 2012, with a live-release rate now over 90%, despite challenges with capacity and resources.