A Tampa mother filed a complaint after officers searched her 15‑year‑old on private property without an adult present, reigniting 'biking while Black' concerns as the city debates e‑bike rules.

Polk County cybercrime detectives arrested a 50-year-old Lakeland man after tracing 46 child sexual‑abuse files to a Champion Drive residence. Forensic review of seized electronics is ongoing.

A Hillsborough County assistant principal was arrested after being accused of exposing himself to minors aboard a Celebrity cruise ship; authorities say the ship returned to Fort Lauderdale and the case is under investigation.

A Wellington man admitted he helped bill insurers for bogus 'foot bath' kits and will forfeit a $4 million property as part of a federal plea.

DOH‑Hillsborough issued a water‑quality advisory at Cypress Point Park after April 1 testing found elevated enterococcus levels. Swimming is off until resamples clear the water.

Lawmakers approved short‑term lot‑rent aid, but broader rules to force park owners to justify hikes failed in committee, leaving mobile‑home residents uneasy.

A North Port diver says she was nearly dragged after a passing boat snagged her dive-flag line off Venice Beach; state wildlife officials are investigating.

The Brass Tap is courting franchisees for a multi‑unit return to San Antonio but hasn’t named sites or a timeline. Local watchers will look for permits and lease signs.

The FBI says a breach of an unclassified surveillance system has been labeled a FISMA "major incident" after hackers used a third‑party provider to access phone metadata and PII.

Clear, muggy start in Tampa with a high near 89°F. Rain chances rise Sunday and become more likely into midweek.

Lee County says it's ready to rebuild the Fort Myers Beach pier, but a pending Army Corps permit is holding up construction.

The Interior Department said it will merge BOEM and BSEE into a Marine Minerals Administration to speed offshore permitting; advocates warn the move echoes the old MMS and could raise safety concerns.

T.Land Boba Tea Lounge is slated for 420 Citi Centre St in Winter Haven, according to plan-review paperwork and state business filings. The owners have not yet announced an opening date.