A Humana Foundation brief finds one in eight Florida seniors diagnosed with depression and a spike in hospitalizations, with rural and Hispanic seniors hardest hit.

A probationary Tampa Police officer, Kevin Casazza, was arrested for suspected DUI on I‑275 just before midnight on May 9. He has been relieved of duty while criminal and internal probes proceed.

A four‑year‑old died after a pool party at the Kendall Ridge apartments in Bradenton. Police have arrested a person on a child‑neglect charge as the investigation continues.

A single-vehicle crash on southbound I‑75 near mile marker 202 left one person dead Sunday morning, troopers say.

Muggy start with isolated showers and thunderstorms this morning; high near 91°F. Storm chances grow Monday–Tuesday with patchy fog tonight.

Plant City police say one person was shot Saturday near E. Baker Street and Thonotosassa Road. Detectives remain on scene and road closures are in effect.

A 32-year-old Webster man died early May 9 after his Dodge Ram left CR-707, struck a tree and caught fire. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the single-vehicle crash.

Two Hawaii-born men were arrested after an April burglary in Nokomis where shots were fired through a patio door; court papers say one fired at the homeowner.

A late-night teen "takeover" at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park led to 22 arrests after fights and disruptions, police say. Authorities are investigating.

Video shows Warren Sapp clashing with officers and staff at Hollywood City Hall. A judge ordered pretrial supervision and barred him from the police records division.

A Hillsborough County jury convicted 33‑year‑old Edward Timpson after an undercover online sting. He faces up to 35 years; sentencing is set for June 11, 2026.

A 54-year-old Lakeland man was struck and killed Friday night while crossing North Florida Avenue; investigators have closed the scene and are seeking witnesses.

The estate of Supertramp co‑founder Rick Davies sued Roger Hodgson in Hillsborough County, alleging publishing royalties were shorted and asking a Tampa court to apply Florida law.