Charlotte County's sea turtle nesting season begins May 1, with locals and tourists urged to respect the marked nesting sites and minimize disturbances to safeguard the hatchlings.

A Palm Harbor man, Christopher Frazier, was arrested on child pornography charges, including possession and transmission, by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Human remains found in Trilby, FL; Pasco Sheriff's Office investigating with limited details released. Community concerned as identity of deceased kept confidential.

A DUI suspect was arrested for crashing into a Manatee County Sheriff's deputy's car, showing signs of impairment and having a BAC nearly three times the legal limit.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing to face the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, aiming for their fourth championship title.

The NWS forecasts sunny weather in Tampa, with high temperatures in the low 90s and light winds. No significant rain is expected in the next several days.

The NCAA Women's Final Four in Tampa donated 1.2 tons of goods to local schools and left a lasting community impact through fan festivals, literacy programs, and environmental efforts.

Hillsborough County firefighters controlled a three-alarm fire at an auto salvage yard in Riverview after hours of effort, with no injuries reported, though the cause remains unknown.

Dr. Stephen Feig, a Sarasota physician, was arrested for sexual battery, with police suspecting more victims and encouraging public assistance in the investigation.

Sarasota is giving out 100 trees to residents in The Bay Park on April 25-26 to enhance the green canopy, with a concurrent educational event on tree care.

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on missing 17-year-old Angelos Shinouda who was last seen in Odessa, FL, driving a beige 2013 Mercedes.

Centennial Park Pool in Port Charlotte is closed for public swimming from April 22-25 in the mornings for local swimming lessons, reopening each day at noon.

After a five-month probe, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office cracked down on the Latin Kings gang's operations, arresting 13 individuals and seizing drugs, weapons, and other assets.