A suspect was arrested for a shooting in Ruskin that injured three juveniles, with Sheriff Chronister highlighting the quick and effective response of law enforcement.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather with rising temperatures for Tampa, FL, including highs in the low 90s and minimal chance of rain.

Charlotte County has announced schedule changes for Memorial Day, affecting government offices and facilities. Services and recreation options vary, with some closures and others remaining open.

A Winter Haven teen, Dwaine Anthony Sharpe, Jr., was arrested for armed robbery and dealing in stolen property after a botched Facebook Marketplace sale in Wesley Chapel.

The Manatee County Public Library System has launched a mobile app that allows patrons to access services, manage accounts, and download content directly from their smartphones.

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.