Ex-Colombian Navy lieutenant Cesar Romero Caballero was sentenced to 15 years in U.S. prison for conspiring to traffic cocaine. He used GPS to aid drug traffickers and undermine maritime law enforcement.

Charlotte County installs a fence with screening at Englewood Beach to protect nesting sea turtles and hatchlings from light pollution and to aid dune system reconstruction.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office warns the public about rising investment scams and shares tips on recognizing and preventing financial fraud on social media.

Progress Boulevard in Progress Village will be closed eastbound from S. 82nd to S. 85th Street for utility work from April 2 to 23, with detours via S. 78th Street and U.S. 301.

An adult was non-fatally shot by another man in a Holiday, Florida residence; the shooter's identity remains unknown, but there is no public safety threat.

Charlotte County Public Works announces intermittent northbound lane closures on Gasparilla Road at S. McCall Road for pavement marking work, between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday. Detours will be posted.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office's Facebook post on March 28, 2025, firmly states their stance against domestic violence and urges victims to seek assistance through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

The Tampa area is experiencing cloudy weather with a comfortable temperature, alongside high humidity and a light breeze. The weekly forecast includes chances of rain and thunderstorms.

Pinellas County Urban Forestry offers a free tree giveaway in Clearwater on April 19, with a limit of two trees per household to celebrate National Arbor Day.

Pinellas County initiates a quality of life survey for resident feedback on aspects like public safety and local economy, open for responses until April 10.

St. Petersburg's "City of Writers Poetry Festival" is back for its third year with discussions, workshops, and performances in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Intermittent lane closures for pavement marking on Edgewater Drive at U.S. 41 South in Charlotte County are scheduled overnight on March 31, with detours in place.

Tampa's Homeowner Disaster Assistance Program pre-application period closes Sunday, with aid offered for mortgage, insurance, and repair costs to disaster-affected residents. Nearly 2,000 households have shown interest.