A Spoto High School employee was arrested on charges including child exploitation and bestiality following a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tip.

Highlands County and Sebring honor PIOs, designating a week for them and declaring "Hannah Tucker Day" to acknowledge Tucker's impact on the city's digital presence.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office and Simpson Technical College's Criminal Justice Academy received a Meritorious Award for perfect trust fund governance in 2024/2025.

Hernando County Sheriff released a notice about a sexual predator's new address, emphasizing it is for public awareness and safety, not indicating the individual is wanted.

Tampa's high humidity is easing, with a cooling trend and mixed weather, including cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and a chance of showers, leading to a sharp temperature drop on Monday.

Robin Glover from Manatee County won a $6.25 million jackpot in the Florida LOTTO after purchasing a ticket at Publix. She took a lump sum of over $3.5 million.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking public help to locate Kialeen Agnew, who is charged with grand theft and identity fraud involving over $100,000.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is breaking ground on Fire Station No. 48 to enhance public safety and accommodate community growth. The station will feature two bays and state-of-the-art facilities.

Hillsborough County's Solid Waste Management Department invites students in grades 3-12 to enter their annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Art Contest, emphasizing small actions that have a big impact on the environment.

Franklin Water Treatment is celebrating its grand opening in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, with a ceremony featuring local dignitaries, lunch, and tours, signifying an economic boost in the region's clean-tech sector.

Charlotte County's Traveling Library will visit South County Regional Park on select Wednesdays from November 19, 2025, to April 8, 2026, for book check-outs and library card sign-ups.

Charlotte County's annual calendar photo contest winners, whose images will adorn the 2026 Live, Work & Play calendar, have been announced, with a limited number of free calendars available at local facilities.

Sara Roberts McCarley is elected as Lakeland's mayor, a position held by Bill Mutz since 2018. She aims to manage the city's growth and infrastructure challenges. Less than 17% of voters participated in the election.