Federal prosecutors say a Lewisville man and a Grand Rapids woman were indicted after allegedly soaking sheets of paper in synthetic drugs and sending them to inmates nationwide.

Hillsborough deputies say a Riverview man groomed and abused a 15‑year‑old over several years; he’s now charged with multiple felonies.

A Dec. 5 HHS review classified seven pediatric deaths as possibly or probably linked to cardiac complications after COVID‑19 vaccination, but agencies say VAERS alone can’t prove causation.

A Lee County video shows a 14-year-old struck by a car as she boarded a school bus in Estero; family says she is recovering and stop‑arm cameras have flagged thousands.

Two men were seriously injured in Hudson when a flashover ignited during spray‑foam work; both were airlifted and deputies say the injuries were accidental.

Ian and Jean MacKechnie gave $10 million to establish an 8,000-square-foot immunotherapy lab in downtown Tampa and to support a new clinical tower at Tampa General.

Small fires inside Pop Stansell Park bathrooms have deputies boosting patrols and asking residents for tips. Officials say the incidents appear deliberate but caused little damage.

Hot and humid today with scattered afternoon storms and a heat index near 97°F. Tonight's downpours could produce localized flooding.

A Tallahassee juror reported a $10,000 bribery attempt; two people have been charged and prosecutors say the offer relied on a childhood connection. The juror declined and reported it.

A woman was detained after police say she drove into a crowd outside Back Alley Bar & Grill in Sebring. Investigators say injuries were not life-threatening and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Deputies are investigating a shooting in the gated Artistry neighborhood; the sheriff’s office says there is no ongoing threat and detectives remain on scene.

A flood advisory covers Pasco County into the overnight hours after heavy rain. Officials warn of standing water in low-lying areas and urge caution on the roads.

A 61-year-old Spring Hill woman died after her Kia Soul was struck while turning at Drayton Street and County Line Road. Troopers say the vehicle moved into the path of a Ford van; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.