Clearwater city and the PSTA are offering a free Park & Ride service to Clearwater Beach from March 2 to May 3, 2025, to alleviate parking issues during the busy season.

The second suspect in the Polk County swan theft turned himself in, facing charges alongside the other suspect for stealing swans and their eggs. The swans were safely returned.

Three were arrested after a group of over 25 exotic cars, including Porsches and Ferraris, blocked and raced on I-75, causing major traffic disruption.

Localtopia in St. Petersburg highlighted the importance of community support for local businesses recovering from hurricanes, with strong attendance and vendor participation indicating its critical role in economic revival.

A Florida nurse, Lisa Williams, pleaded guilty to tampering with fentanyl and fraud, facing up to 14 years in prison per charge. The joint FDA and sheriff's office investigation led to her prosecution for endangering patients by altering medications.

Clearwater police identified Tony Alfonzo-Royce Walker, 38, as the man found dead in Old Tampa Bay. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death.

Hillsborough County's Rapid Response team to clean Clair Mel neighborhoods; residents can curbside dump large waste February 24-28 for East and March 3-7 for West.

A 71-year-old man fatally stabbed in Lake Wales led to a homicide investigation with 49-year-old Mihaela Mallen charged with second-degree murder. Details on the motive and suspect-victim relationship remain undisclosed.

Yudelkis Portes, 43, received a 37-month sentence for illegal reentry into the U.S. after previous deportation, post-conviction for fraud and identity theft.

Seventeen individuals received heavy prison sentences for their roles in a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, with distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Dorian Farmer pleads guilty to embezzling employment taxes and not filing returns, facing six years in prison.

Bradenton felon Star Stewart is sentenced to over eight years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm and ammo.

James E. Tokley Sr., the 76-year-old Hillsborough County poet laureate, cherishes words and contributes to the community through his poetry and storytelling.