A Pasco County educator has been charged with second-degree murder after she allegedly strangled her 6-year-old nonverbal son. New body‑cam footage and reports of Mark O’Mara joining the defense have renewed scrutiny.

Kahwa Coffee opened a Palm Harbor café at 32700 U.S. Hwy 19 N in June. Local franchisees Chris and Pita Deneault are running the new shop as part of the brand’s regional expansion.

Polk County detectives arrested a 21-year-old Lakeland man after an NCMEC tip led investigators to files showing child sexual abuse; 15 enhanced possession counts were filed.

DRC approval clears the way for St. Petersburg Catholic's $64M, 11‑phase master plan, which includes a new science center and later athletics upgrades.

A Tampa test drive ended with the Cybertruck being traced to a Home Depot lot and the driver arrested after a salesperson used the truck’s tracking. The case underlines how connected EVs can be both recovered and monitored.

A North Port man received a 67-year prison term after a jury convicted him of sexually abusing a child while posing as a father figure.

Muggy start and a hot Sunday: highs near 93°F with a heat index up to 103°F and scattered afternoon storms.

A Quick Pick bought at a Port St. Lucie Walmart matched Friday's Jackpot Triple Play, the largest of six Florida Lottery payouts. Other stores from Cape Coral to Jacksonville also produced winners.

A Frankie's pizza window opened on St. Pete Beach on July 3, 2026, serving New York‑style slices beside The Luce hotel. A full restaurant is due later this summer.

President Trump pardoned 10 people convicted for disabling vehicle emissions controls as the Justice Department had earlier paused criminal 'defeat device' prosecutions.

A 28‑year‑old federal inmate was found unresponsive at the Pinellas County Jail; detectives say the death does not appear suspicious. Investigators are examining medical records and interviewing staff.

Capogna's Dugout, a family-run Gulf-to-Bay staple in Clearwater, closed on June 26 after 53 years following storm damage and a brief 2025 reopening. The announcement drew an outpouring of memories from locals.

A lightning strike on Fort Myers Beach on Friday killed one person and injured two others, officials said. Bystanders and first responders performed CPR on the sand.