Tomasz Kosowski appeared in Pinellas County court on April 21, 2026 in the case alleging the 2023 disappearance of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi; prosecutors have signaled they will seek the death penalty.

Sarasota County School Board will consider a $6.5M security package that would let city police tap school camera feeds during emergencies. The plan raises speed‑of‑response and privacy questions.

Seoul police have asked prosecutors to seek an arrest warrant for HYBE founder Bang Si‑hyuk amid allegations of a nearly 200 billion won IPO payoff.

Florida issued a 90-day emergency order allowing winter-grade gasoline starting May 1 to try to ease pump pain — but experts warn of environmental tradeoffs and uncertain savings.

A 78-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead after a reported medical episode sent his SUV off 34th Street North in St. Petersburg; police say no other vehicles were involved.

Hillsborough deputies say a Tampa man was arrested Friday and booked on roughly 100 counts of child pornography after investigators seized multiple devices.

A federal suit says i‑Ready's maker collects and shares sweeping student data, with filings alleging analytics payloads were sent to third-party trackers. Local districts are watching.

Pinellas deputies are investigating a St. Pete Beach couple after comments at a March 24 commission meeting that some officials said sounded threatening.

Hillsborough deputies arrested a 46‑year‑old registered sexual predator after alleging he made inappropriate contact with a 13‑year‑old during an April home visit. Authorities say the case is under active investigation.

A Charlotte County narcotics search at a Punta Gorda home led to three arrests and a juvenile taken into DCF custody after deputies say they found meth and packaging materials.

Florida has cleared a legal path for state funding of vertiports and charging networks, letting FDOT back aerial hubs intended for eVTOL aircraft. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Red Flag Warning 11 AM–8 PM Tuesday raises fire risk across Tampa Bay. Gusty east winds and low humidity mean outdoor burning remains banned.

A $250 spin turned into a $1.2 million jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa on a Dragon Link Panda Magic slot. The payout continues the property's run of big slot wins.