A non-verbal child believed to have autism was found in Davenport and safely returned to his family thanks to the police's urgent social media appeal and community response.

Charlotte County has scheduled a week of public government meetings, including County Commission, Zoning Appeals, and advisory boards on street, drainage, and marine issues.

Charlotte County seeks volunteers for advisory roles on sales tax spending, transportation for the disadvantaged, and environmental issues, with applications due July 14 for a vote on August 4, 2025.

Volunteer program "Eyes on Seagrass" seeks participants for 2025 to monitor seagrass in Charlotte Harbor and Lee County, with in-person training on June 28.

The St. Petersburg City Council is considering measures to fund repairs for Tropicana Field, damaged by Hurricane Milton, including structural repairs and taking over security.

Pups Pub in Tampa is closing after losing a legal dispute with the Florida Department of Health over its dog-friendly policy. The state court ruled that the health department can prohibit non-service animals in food service venues.

An argument in a Tampa neighborhood resulted in one dead and another injured after gunfire; the incident is under active investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

The National Weather Service predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the week in Tampa, with highs around 90 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity levels.

A road rage incident over a turn signal in Bradenton led to gunfire and a collision, involving 33-year-old Raesean Poole and 20-year-old Anthony Williams, resulting in charges for all parties involved.

80-year-old Georgia Rusciano, who went missing in Seminole, was found safe after the issuance of a Silver Alert by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office revealed a new system for family reunification during crises, including portable command posts, tracking software, and trained volunteers, to streamline chaos management.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office issued a Silver Alert for 75-year-old Melvin Pharris Davis, who has memory issues and was last seen at his Dunedin residence.

A St. Petersburg man pleaded guilty to bank fraud and mail theft, potentially facing 30 years per fraud count and up to 5 years for each mail theft count.