Centennial Park Pool in Port Charlotte will be closed to the public on Sept. 27, 2025, for a swim meet, reopening Sept. 28. Contact Leah Williams at 941-613-3232 or [email protected] for more info.

Jahvontae Bell turned himself in for allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, Jayanna Clark, marking the second accusation of such a crime against him.

A new splash pad opens at Kings Forest Park in Tampa, offering a 1,250 square-foot water play area with shade structures, a gazebo, and park upgrades including renovated restrooms.

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.