Florida man Ernesto Cordero pleaded guilty to operating a helicopter with passengers but without a proper license and faces up to three years in prison.

A Florida dentist was sentenced to prison for sending over a hundred threatening messages, including to an election official, from September 2019 to April 2024.

Hillsborough County is hosting an event on March 29 to honor Vietnam War veterans and war dogs, featuring tributes, claims assistance, and Southeast Asian cuisine and entertainment.

Hillsborough County's new Baytown Apartments provide a mix of affordable housing for neurotypical individuals and those with disabilities, fostering an inclusive community.

Firefighters battled a blaze at a Tampa storage unit for over nine hours, with one person hospitalized due to burns. The cause is under investigation.

Jessica Smith has been honored as Employee of the Month by the City Commission for her contributions as a Senior Professional Buyer, including securing a prestigious procurement award.

The Tampa Convention Center earned LEED Silver O+M certification, recognizing its sustainable practices and energy-efficient upgrades, including HVAC and LED lighting improvements.

Sarasota residents are invited to a public meeting on March 13 to discuss the School Avenue Greenway extension, where they can review project concepts and provide feedback.

Sarasota city employees Adam Swift and Cyndi Cahill were named Team of the Month for aiding recovery by expediting permit processes after a hurricane season.

A former Tampa banker, Igor Shushpanov, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for a bank fraud scheme and must pay restitution and forfeiture.

The Middle District of Florida's U.S. Attorney's Office collected over $47 million from civil and criminal actions, highlighting its focus on combating fraud and reimbursing victims and federal programs.

The HCSO arrested William Bender III for online threats against immigrants, black people, and law enforcement, following an FBI tip-off and investigation.

A deadly shooting at a basketball game in Tampa's Plantation Park left 19-year-old Brian Jones dead and another man wounded; authorities are investigating the incident.