Charlotte County Commission invites the public to their utilities meeting on May 22, 2025, covering topics like the 2020 Sales Tax, sewer connections, and fee discussions.

Federal authorities have unsealed an indictment charging residents from Texas, Virginia, and Florida with a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine distribution linked to the Sinaloa Cartel's Los Chapitos faction.

Glen Rogers, convicted of the 1995 murder of Tina Marie Cribbs, was executed in Florida by lethal injection, marking the state's fifth execution this year.

Charlotte Harbor's Katherine Ariens Dog Park will close on May 29, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for flea and tick spraying, with details available on the county's website.

Charlotte County Commission schedules a local transportation update meeting for May 20, 2025, to discuss issues, take citizen feedback, and outline policy changes.

Polk County investigates a suspected arson house fire in Lakeland, with one person hospitalized and another treated on site. Firefighters controlled the blaze quickly, and authorities are now seeking the cause.

Hillsborough County Adult Day Services hosts a free health fair for seniors and caregivers, providing screenings, activities, and wellness resources on May 17 at the Wimauma Senior Center.

The SBA's Business Resource and Assessment Center in Hillsborough County closes today, after aiding local recovery from hurricanes and issuing over $1.4 billion in loans.

ICE detained 33 individuals for illegal residence during a worksite operation south of Ocala, Florida, at construction sites in a fast-growing community.

Lithia Springs Conservation Park in Florida offers a 72-degree natural spring for swimming and snorkeling, historic significance, night swim events, and amenities for camping and hiking.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is seeking help to find Jennifer Johns, 45, missing since May 1 and last seen in New Port Richey, Florida. She is 5'5", 180 lbs., with brown hair and eyes.

A rehabilitated manatee named Shantay drowned at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park during an unsupervised pool draining, as cited in a USDA report. The Florida DEP is taking preventative steps, including facility repairs.

Liridon Masurica, aka "@blackdb," has been extradited from Kosovo to face charges in the U.S. for running an online marketplace dealing in stolen data. He faces a maximum of 55 years in prison if convicted.