Judge James Boasberg ruled Feb. 4 that quarterly FBI payments to Twitter can be withheld under FOIA Exemption 7(E), keeping the totals redacted. The case stems from the "Twitter Files" and a Judicial Watch FOIA lawsuit.

Manatee County says thieves have stripped copper from new streetlights in SMR, Moccasin Wallow and 44th Ave E, leaving costly repairs and cameras in their wake.

Tallahassee approved HB 91 to let judges remove candidates who misstate party affiliation or change names before qualifying. The change closes a legal gap but promises court fights.

Federal prosecutors say a North Fort Myers man pleaded guilty after deputies found more than 50 firearms — some visible from the street — and hundreds of rounds. The case is now on the Middle District of Florida docket with a reported sentencing date in late May.

The Rays have refashioned Tropicana Field’s premium spaces into lounges, a speakeasy, candy room and upgraded suites ahead of their April 6 home opener. Season memberships are limited.

A nearly 100‑pound spotted pot‑bellied pig was found wandering in downtown Sarasota; police and animal services are asking the public for help to ID the owner.

Manatee County deputies found a woman and two children dead inside a Lakewood Ranch home during a welfare check; detectives are processing the scene.

Aqua Tequila's Parrish outpost opened Friday in Creekside Commons, bringing margaritas, street tacos and a tequila-forward menu to Manatee County.

A third suspect has been arrested in the Riverview killing of Hiojaira Velez-Bonilla; authorities say he helped move and dispose of her body.

Tampa police pulled a counterfeit child seat bought through Temu at a safety check and urged residents to verify seats, report fakes and schedule inspections.

Deputies say a Riverview man used 100+ manipulated self‑checkout scans at Winn‑Dixie stores, siphoning nearly $10,000 over eight months; he’s now jailed on felony charges.

ZooTampa closed a $33 million campaign to finish Florida Waters and the Straz Family Manatee Rescue, adding new habitats and expanded rescue capacity this spring.

Two 16-year-olds were arrested after a stolen-vehicle chase in Tampa ended when the car crashed into a fence. HCSO says aviation units helped locate and arrest the suspects.