A 26-year-old was arrested after troopers say he hit about 106 mph on the Howard Frankland Bridge and tossed a bag of marijuana from his Tesla; troopers say they recovered a gun and narcotics.

A convicted felon wanted on Lee County warrants was arrested in Naples after a U‑Haul crash and a brief pond chase. CCSO says K‑9 units and stop sticks helped bring him into custody.

BermudAir will launch seasonal nonstop flights from St. Pete–Clearwater (PIE) to Turks & Caicos, Belize and Anguilla starting this December; tickets go on sale Friday pending approvals.

A 23-year-old Port Charlotte man was killed after his motorcycle struck a utility vehicle on El Jobean Road. Eastbound lanes of SR‑776 were closed while the Florida Highway Patrol investigates.

CENTCOM says a U.S. aircraft fired a Hellfire missile to disable a Botswana‑flagged tanker headed for Kharg Island after the crew ignored repeated warnings. The move is part of a U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports.

Pasco County is considering a 12‑month moratorium on new data centers so staff can study water, power and land‑use impacts ahead of June hearings.

Donalds’ team says a two‑month spring surge pushed the campaign and PAC past $81 million, amplifying his frontrunner position in the Florida governor’s race.

Pasco deputies are investigating after apparent human remains were found near Wiregrass Ranch Boulevard in Wesley Chapel. Officials say there is no immediate public threat as forensic teams work to identify the remains.

Pasco County published a redesigned, interactive disaster guide as the 2026 hurricane season began. The guide bundles evacuation maps, shelter details and supply checklists for local residents.

Pinellas County Emergency Management opened the 2026 season with three clear rules for residents: know your risk, make a plan and stay informed.

Renzo's Steakhouse is moving from Kennedy Boulevard to South Howard in SoHo with a summer opening planned. A new LLC lists 122 S. Howard Ave. as the SoHo address.

A 19-year-old Bartow resident was killed in an ATV crash at River Ranch Hunt Club near Lake Wales, Polk deputies say. Investigators are processing the scene.

A City of St. Petersburg sanitation worker was charged after police say a garbage truck struck and killed a 49‑year‑old woman in an alley near 17 3rd Street North.