Polk County deputies fatally shot a man, Kentae Govan, who assaulted an elderly person with a brick and charged at law enforcement with the same weapon.

St. Petersburg invites proposals for the redevelopment of the Historical Gas Plant District, with details to be released on January 4, 2026, and submissions due by February 3, 2026.

Sarasota City Hall and some services will be closed on Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving, affecting waste collection and recreational activities, but the Bay Runner will operate as usual.

Firefighters in Clearwater were reunited with a dog named Bandit they had saved from a house fire, an event that moved both the pet's owner and the rescuers.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office announced the promotions of Amanda Garris to Classification Supervisor and Alexander Lowen to Emergency Operations Supervisor.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for Justin Graham, a missing 16-year-old from Lutz. He's 5'10", with brown hair and eyes, last seen wearing a black jacket and gray shorts on November 19. Public assistance is requested.

Pinellas County is surveying historic buildings to identify and preserve their architectural significance with public input, funded by FEMA and in partnership with federal agencies.

Charlotte County seeks volunteers for committee vacancies in areas like public safety and transportation, with opportunities available through 2028 for residents and property owners. Application details are on the county's website.

Alexis Irnel Cintron Victoria, 39, faces an indictment for intent to distribute over half a kilogram of cocaine, with a potential 5-40 years prison sentence if convicted.

Midway Boulevard in Charlotte County will have intermittent lane closures for underground power line installation between Alton Road and Orlando Boulevard on Nov. 20, 21, and 24.

Charlotte County announces holiday schedule changes affecting government offices, services, waste collection, and recreation facilities for Thanksgiving on Nov. 27-28.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office seeks information on missing teen Zoey Northrup, last seen in Land O’ Lakes, wearing a black shirt and pants with slippers.

Suspicious items in a student's backpack at Sarasota Military Academy led to a safety response and school evacuation, but the bomb squad determined the items, including inactive grenades, were harmless.