A 21-year-old Minneola woman died early June 30 after her Mazda went off County Road 478 in Sumter County, struck a tree and caught fire. Troopers say the crash happened on a curve and remains under investigation.

Human remains found behind a Freeport home have triggered a Florida–Georgia manhunt; one person is in custody and deputies are seeking a suspect with Georgia ties. Authorities are asking the public for tips.

An overnight shooting near The Meadows left a man with life‑threatening injuries in St. Petersburg; police say the investigation is active and no suspect is in custody.

Starting July 1, 2026, Florida will require restaurants to disclose mandatory service fees on menus, apps and receipts — showing amounts and the fee’s purpose.

Hernando County crews responded to a commercial fire on American Flyer Way in Brooksville Monday; one occupant was evacuated and no injuries were reported.

A Hillsborough County probation check led to the arrest of a 42‑year‑old man and the seizure of multiple firearms, chloroform and suspected cannabis.

HCA Brandon cut the ribbon on a 70,000-square-foot medical office building across from its campus, adding specialty clinics and a dedicated home for GME. The building includes simulation labs, classrooms and wellness space for nearly 200 trainees.

A 31-year-old suspect allegedly rammed a woman's car in Bradenton, led deputies across the Gandy Bridge into Tampa and surrendered after a crash; narcotics and a rifle were recovered.

HCFR crews are on scene of a working structure fire in the 16000 block of Powell Road in Brooksville; motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Blind Tiger is expanding into Rivergate Tower, adding a second downtown Tampa outpost with coffee and food near the Riverwalk.

Troopers say a 1999 Ford Ranger tied to a fatal Clewiston hit-and-run was posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace before investigators recovered the vehicle. Tips are being sought.

Lakeland's Red, White and Kaboom returns this Friday at Lake Mirror. Expect live music, food trucks and a 9 p.m. fireworks finale amid heat warnings.

A dispute at a Winter Haven intersection turned into gunfire on Monday; one person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.