Pinellas Park detectives raided a Kwik Stop and a home after finding banned kratom 7‑OH and other illicit products hidden for sale near an elementary school; two men were arrested.

Polk County deputies arrested a 53-year-old Lakeland man after an alleged assault on a police K‑9 during a roommate dispute off County Road 542.

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office posted a change-of-address notice naming Ronda Charlene Hawkins as a registered sexual predator and directed residents to the state registry.

SESCO has opened a high‑capacity import terminal at Port Redwing with nearly 100,000‑ton storage and a giant ship unloader, aiming to speed deliveries for Florida builders.

Deputies released a photo after a man climbed through a window and entered a New Port Richey home on June 23. The sheriff's office is asking for tips and provided a case number.

A 17‑year‑old in Brandon was arrested after investigators say he held his girlfriend at gunpoint and assaulted her; he now faces multiple felony charges.

Junior Caminero crushed three homers and drove in six as the Rays won 13-2, while Tampa Bay pitchers carried a combined no‑hit into the ninth. It was a breakout day at the Trop.

A youth pastor’s son was arrested in Tampa on charges he allegedly tried to meet a minor; the arrest follows a viral confrontation video that shook a Palatka church.

A fire near State Road 52 pushed smoke across Conner Preserve Thursday, prompting social‑media alerts and a Florida Forest Service response. Officials urged caution on nearby roads.

James Fishback tapped his deputy campaign manager, former Lauderhill officer Sean Lozano, as his running mate. The campaign-shared body-cam clip has already drawn scrutiny.

Largo police detained two juveniles after attempted vehicle break‑ins at an Enclave Apartments parking lot. A stolen taser was recovered and K‑9 Bruce helped locate a suspect.

Packed watch parties and late‑night matches are sending sales higher at Tampa Bay bars and restaurants, with some operators reporting up to 50% bumps on big nights. Local venues say the U.S. run is turning ordinary weeknights into lucrative service windows.

Attorneys say more than 160 Florida suits claim website chatbots recorded users without consent, raising steep statutory‑damages risk for companies that use web chat tools.