Venice police are investigating an early‑morning shooting at the Maren Apartments on Vistera Boulevard. Authorities say the scene is contained and all parties are accounted for.

Grand Oaks — the family phase of Largo’s Rainbow Village redevelopment — is lining up permits, tax‑credit financing and county match funding with a target to break ground in early 2027.

Homicide detectives are investigating after a body was found on the 5800 block of 11th Street South in St. Petersburg. Police haven’t identified the victim and say no suspect is in custody.

A volunteer Tarpon Springs youth coach was taken into custody after deputies say he spent months texting and sending explicit material to a 14‑year‑old. The investigation is ongoing.

Auburndale police arrested Aurora Monique Cochran in connection with the April 5 killing of William Thomas Martin. The investigation remains active and authorities are seeking tips.

State funding will help replace Treasure Island's storm‑damaged police and fire stations; crews have been operating from trailers since the 2024 storms.

Raising Cane's is planning a double‑drive‑thru in Brooksville, joining new retail development along Commercial Way as county planners review a contested rezoning.

A City of Pinellas Park Facebook post claimed LeBron James would join Public Works; national sports outlets report he plans to play elsewhere in the NBA.

Video posted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff27s Office shows a man pointing a firearm while driving a vehicle reported stolen from a Plant City yard; deputies arrested him on multiple felony charges.

Florida is reportedly trading Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist for Jacob Markstrom, a move that would settle the Panthers’ goalie plans before free agency opens.

A watchdog group filed FOIA requests to the Defense Department and Defense Health Agency seeking White House records tied to President Trump’s medical exams and physician emails.

FBI Tampa says Alejandro T. Pena Lam, last seen in Kendall, is wanted in an alleged online enticement case involving a 13‑year‑old. Tips to the FBI are requested.

Hernando County posted a "Manhunt Monday" wanted bulletin naming Curtis Jerome Neraasen on domestic battery and domestic battery by strangulation warrants. Deputies list no bond.