Bradenton police say DNA connected 43‑year‑old Joshua Wilbar to a Nov. 2 break‑in at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School; he’s been charged and was already jailed on separate burglary counts.

A Leesburg Circle K sold a Powerball Double Play ticket that matched the Double Play numbers for a $10 million prize, state draw records and reporting show.

A coordinated Florida sweep reportedly arrested more than 400 undocumented registrants listed as sex offenders, including an arrest in Miami‑Dade, local reporting says. The operation follows an earlier federal‑state roundup that netted roughly 230 people last fall.

St. Petersburg detectives have reopened the 1984 killing of Carolyn Merricks, a former Suncoast Playboy Bunny, and are using hair analysis and genetic genealogy on preserved evidence.

The Air Force placed The Michaels Organization on a performance improvement plan after residents reported mold and illness at MacDill housing. Families and lawmakers want faster, visible fixes.

Areyanna Bosworth, 16, ran away from her Bradenton home and was last seen near US‑41 in Palmetto; family reports no contact for more than a week.

J's Asian Kitchen opened in February at 5229 N. Florida Ave, bringing ramen, pho and bubble tea to Seminole Heights' evening dining scene. The new spot leans on pan‑Asian comfort bowls and late‑night takeout hours.

FDLE arrested a 77-year-old St. Petersburg resident on 19 counts after tracing a torrent download to his IP; seized devices were later analyzed by forensic experts. The case is now with the Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution.

Florida AG James Uthmeier gave Mayor Jane Castor until March 31 to reverse TPD policies he calls 'sanctuary' measures or face penalties including possible removal. The deadline escalates an unfolding statewide fight over local cooperation with ICE.

Two St. Petersburg men were arrested after an FDLE probe tied them to 150+ retail thefts across West Florida, costing stores about $370,000. Statewide prosecutors will handle the case.

Federal funds and local partners are moving forward to remake Robles Park Village into nearly 1,900 mixed‑income homes, anchored by a 30,000‑sq‑ft community hub. The project also includes a memorial for Zion Cemetery and an initial Lot D buildout.

Hotel‑branded towers and waterfront penthouses have pushed Tampa Bay's condo prices to new highs. Developers and buyers are reshaping the market.

A Dade City rancher says a pack of dogs has killed several cattle since November, prompting Pasco County Animal Services to patrol the area. Neighbors say some of the dogs were shot while attacking livestock.