Three unclaimed Fantasy 5 top‑prize tickets were sold in Miami‑Dade, Lakeland and St. Cloud; each is worth about $38,663.

Manatee County reports a 56% drop in opioid deaths after years of naloxone distribution, outreach and treatment partnerships. Local leaders credit a coordinated network of responders and providers.

A near‑$1M price tag and a looming property‑tax overhaul have left Safety Harbor hesitating on new park lights — and more than 400 kids may lose after‑dark play.

A Tampa pain clinic agreed to pay $115,000 after federal investigators found it denied a veteran access to care because he arrived with a service animal.

New nonprofit data shows the average Florida client seeking help carries about $31,000 in unsecured debt as living costs rise faster than pay. Counseling calls are climbing statewide.

A proposed class action in Hillsborough County says CommTow charged a $250 lien‑release fee to drivers who reclaimed towed cars quickly; plaintiffs seek refunds and court review.

A Hillsborough County complaint says David Nolan‑Hersey lost two fingers after a bite at an APD‑licensed group home developed into necrotizing fasciitis. The suit names the provider and alleges delayed care.

Seniors at the Hampton Apartments in Clearwater say they endured more than two weeks without central air-conditioning before management confirmed repairs Monday.

A Quick Pick bought at a Port St. Lucie Walmart matched Friday's Jackpot Triple Play, the largest of six Florida Lottery payouts. Other stores from Cape Coral to Jacksonville also produced winners.

A City of Pinellas Park Facebook post claimed LeBron James would join Public Works; national sports outlets report he plans to play elsewhere in the NBA.

Saturday’s Fantasy 5 drawings produced multiple winners in Miami‑Dade, Broward and at two Central Florida Publix locations. Here are the numbers and claim details.

After nearly two years of hurricane repairs, the Clearwater Beach Library & Recreation Center at 69 Bay Esplanade has reopened with pool, gym and a waterfront event room. A wedding expo is set for June 28.

Tampa will host free lessons as part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson after Florida data show more than 1,200 drownings across seven Bay counties over the past decade.