Charlotte County announces a week of public government meetings starting on February 23, 2026, covering housing, infrastructure, and transportation planning.

A Clearwater man was arrested after an affidavit says he put a minor in a 'guillotine' chokehold that restricted the child's airway for at least 45 seconds.

Patrick Fuller, Director of Charlotte County Emergency Management, was elected Secretary of FEPA, highlighting his dedication to public safety and state-wide collaboration in disaster preparedness.

A Lake Wales Charter school principal, Chenia Thate, was arrested during a traffic stop for an active warrant due to a missed court appearance related to insurance issues.

Charlotte County introduces speed enforcement cameras in school zones to improve student safety, with warnings starting February 27, 2026, and $100 fines from April 1 for speeding violations.

Hillsborough deputies say 52-year-old Corries Facion is wanted on aggravated assault and battery warrants. Authorities ask anyone with tips to call 813-247-8200.

Traffic delays are expected on Midway Boulevard from February 18-20 due to Lumos Fiber installing underground fiber, causing intermittent lane closures.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office seeks public help to identify two theft suspects from a Trinity business and shares images of them from the January 31 incident.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for Marissa Morton, a missing 15-year-old last seen in Holiday on February 17, and is seeking public assistance.

Bradenton's Lazy Goat food truck is taking its smoked meats into a storefront at 2001 Ninth St W, promising barbecue, Southern plates and daily service.

Greenlane will open its fifth Tampa Bay drive-thru in Wesley Chapel next month and aims to add 2–3 new stores a year as it tests the region. The chain leans on compact, drive-thru-only sites and local partnerships as it grows.

Citizens' renewal language is steering more South Florida claims into state-run arbitration where homeowners and attorneys say the odds are stacked against them.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office's Missing and Abducted Child (MAC) Team is federally-certified and trained in search techniques to swiftly respond to missing children cases.