A Jacksonville man pleads guilty to trying to entice an 11-year-old for sex, facing 10 years to life in prison.

Jose Miriel Morales Sanchez, a member of a Florida drug trafficking organization, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing heroin and fentanyl.

Tampa's forecast includes thunderstorms and heavy rain today with high humidity, winds from the west, and temperatures near 88 degrees. Storms may continue tonight with additional rain expected.

David Vincent ousted incumbent Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast in a decisive primary victory, securing 63% of the vote.

Clearwater is facing multiple road closures due to sewer repairs, storm damage, and infrastructural developments, affecting several key routes and requiring detours and extended closure periods.

Restaurant owners Ke and Zheng face federal charges for allegedly harboring undocumented workers and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Joseph Marion of St. Petersburg was sentenced to life in prison for drug crimes and sex trafficking, including fentanyl distribution and forcing women into prostitution.

A Deltona man pled guilty to transferring unregistered firearms and may face 10 years in prison, following an ATF-led investigation that found illegal firearm modifications.

A felon in Opa-Locka pleads guilty to stealing and possessing a firearm, facing up to 15 years in prison, with sentencing undecided. The case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

Jessie Wooden, an inmate, is indicted for intending to distribute methamphetamine and could face 10 years to life if convicted.

The NWS forecasts variable weather in Tampa with intermittent showers and thunderstorms, high heat index values, and a cycle of sunshine and storms continuing into the weekend.

A Jacksonville felon, Markee Washington, pleads guilty to federal firearm possession and could face 15 years in prison. He was caught with a modified Glock during a traffic stop.

Seven Bradenton residents pleaded guilty to federal meth trafficking charges, facing potential life sentences.