A report says about $10,000 in Anna Maria city purchases included AirPods, tablets and pool noodles as a former official sues for age discrimination.

A 19-year-old Plant City driver is accused of leading troopers on a 120 mph chase across the Howard Frankland Bridge that ended in a fiery I‑275 crash.

Timothy Byrnes, 58, a retired NYPD lieutenant and 9/11 first responder, was killed after being ejected from a golf cart in the Village of Citrus Grove. Police say the trailer attached to a pickup struck him after the cart hit a curb.

A pedestrian was killed Monday on SR 50 (Cortez Blvd) at Deltona Blvd in Brooksville; deputies and state troopers closed westbound lanes while investigating.

Survivors who leave abusive partners say police reports still don’t free them from shared leases — a bill to change that stalled in Tallahassee.

A young man was hospitalized after a shooting in the 2900 block of Emerson Avenue South in St. Petersburg, police say. Investigators remain on scene and are asking for tips.

Largo’s City Commission approved a West Bay Drive entertainment district that will let patrons carry drinks in marked public zones under set limits and hours.

An 18-year-old Riverview man was arrested after a Hillsborough Avenue takeover ended with a PIT maneuver and the discovery of an active police radio scanner.

Tampa police are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally shot at a large gathering in Old West Tampa. Detectives have opened an active homicide investigation and are seeking tips.

Hillsborough County firefighters rescued a man from a Wimauma home Sunday night; he was taken to a trauma center in serious but stable condition while investigators probe the cause.

The state is backing a plan to equip every county and municipal law‑enforcement office with Bexley Boxes — refillable comfort kits for children who witness violence. Walmart pledged $100,000 to jump‑start distribution.

Florida’s education commissioner filed an administrative complaint after a Land O’ Lakes math teacher allegedly told students 'Trump deserves a bullet through the head.' The filing could lead to suspension or revocation of the teacher’s certificate.

Highs near 97°F with heat indices up to 107°F today in Tampa. Cooling stations are open and isolated inland storms are possible.