Oregon man indicted for sexually exploiting a minor, facing potential life sentence if convicted. Charges include production of abuse material and coercion via Snapchat.

Dr. Laurie Breslin is appointed as the new superintendent of the School Board of Manatee County, bringing extensive local experience as a former student, teacher, and leader.

Intermittent lane closures on Peachland Boulevard from Harbor to Birchcrest due to underground power line installation by Irby Construction from Aug 27-29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Charlotte County Community Development Department changes operational hours, now open 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday starting Sept. 2, 2025, in response to community feedback.

Authorities seek help finding Bailee Vaporis, 15, missing and possibly a runaway from Hudson. Last seen August 22 wearing jeans, a black top, and sneakers. Call Pasco Sheriff at 727-847-8102 with info.

32 suspects were charged in "Operation Capital City Crack Down" for illegal drug trafficking in Bartow, Florida. The yearlong investigation by multiple agencies led to arrests and the seizure of drugs and firearms.

Two men pleaded guilty to a decade-long fraud scheme involving MacDill Air Force Base's sports program, with potential 20-year prison sentences and forfeiture of sums acquired.

Pinellas County seeks a new board member for its Unified Personnel System Board for a term starting January 1, 2026, to oversee personnel policies affecting county departments.

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.