A Hernando County man was arrested April 30 after deputies say he missed a required 30‑day transient check‑in tied to his sex‑offender registration. Authorities say he’s being held without bond.

A 13‑point federal bill from Sens. Kaine and Warner would export Virginia's new gun rules nationwide; its path through the Senate looks uphill.

Port Tampa Bay held its annual hurricane tabletop, rehearsing fuel logistics and electrical upgrades to reduce outage risk ahead of storm season.

Federal and state officials met in Tampa to map alleged CCP threats to Florida infrastructure — from land purchases near bases to cyber and influence operations. Leaders urged tighter interagency coordination.

Hillsborough's TPO backed a compromise that keeps regional MPO talks moving while Tampa and Pinellas officials worry about representation.

Clear, muggy Thursday in Tampa with highs near 90°F. Inland spots will climb into the low 90s and a slight chance of storms returns Friday through the weekend.

A Palmetto man was struck and killed on U.S. 41 near Scale Avenue around 1:20 a.m.; troopers are investigating the fatal early‑morning crash.

Photos released by Clearwater police show two people wanted after a stolen debit card left one victim nearly $8,000 short.

Lee County deputies say a 22‑year‑old allegedly slashed tires on 29 Amazon delivery vans and dumped key fobs in the Caloosahatchee River; investigators recovered evidence and charged him.

Polk County reinstated a burn ban effective May 6 as drought readings climbed, barring campfires, yard burns and fireworks across unincorporated areas and several cities.

Palm Harbor’s longtime pie shop JJ Gandy’s will reopen this summer under new owner Rob Marvenko, who says he secured the bakery’s recipes and will preserve the pies. The storefront and much of the interior are being kept intact.

Pasco County deputies arrested 14 people in a West Pasco undercover sting that targeted unlicensed contractors. Officials urge residents to verify licenses and report suspicious activity.

A U.S. jet from the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Iranian tanker M/T Hasna after the ship allegedly ignored repeated blockade warnings, CENTCOM says.