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.

Senators Rick Scott and Dave McCormick asked the FCC to brief lawmakers on whether Chinese‑made smartwatches and medical devices could expose Americans’ biometric data. Experts and federal advisories point to real vulnerabilities already found in some devices.

An analysis finds 40 people were killed in Florida police pursuits over four years, renewing scrutiny of pursuit rules after a deadly Ybor City crash.