An arrest affidavit says a St. Petersburg man struck a dog with a shovel; he faces cruelty and battery charges.

The state education department wants districts to explicitly include AI in internet‑safety policies. A State Board workshop is scheduled for June 22 to begin drafting rules.

Conservation groups say islands in Alligator Lake are hosting state‑threatened nesting birds, prompting Safety Harbor to rethink its July 4 fireworks plan.

Demolition crews started at Grove Manor as Lake Wales moves to replace aging public housing with 210 affordable units funded by federal tax credits and local support.

Mostly clear and muggy this morning; highs near 93°F. Scattered storms possible Wednesday, June 10.

Pasco County Schools reversed a proposal to withhold final grades from students who skip AP, IB or AICE exams after community concerns about fairness and access.

St. Petersburg finished a fast‑tracked $70M upgrade to its Northeast water reclamation plant after 2024 storm surge damaged critical equipment and forced shutdowns.

USAA will return nearly $1 billion to Florida auto members through rate cuts and a $500 million dividend, with payments beginning in mid‑June.

Chief Lee Bercaw opened a self‑initiated investigation after a bystander's Ybor City arrest video went viral. Tampa police say they are reviewing officers' body‑worn camera footage.

Tampa International Airport has taken a formal step toward replacing its decades‑old control tower as federal funding and local backing line up.

A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a late-night collision on Seminole Boulevard in Largo that killed an electric skateboard rider; police say breath tests read about .158 and .162.

A magnitude 6.1 quake struck offshore near Mantua, Cuba on Monday; residents from Orlando to Jacksonville reported shaking while officials say there is no tsunami threat.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a woman who fled after a Sept. 29 hit-and-run on SR 54 in Zephyrhills that killed a 55-year-old moped rider.