A Fort Lauderdale jury convicted Terrance Wallace after agents found 168 kilograms of cocaine and 31 unauthorized migrants aboard a go‑fast boat. Prosecutors link Wallace to more than 500 kg of smuggled cocaine.

A Polk County man pleaded guilty in federal court in Ocala to attempted production of child sexual abuse material and faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years.

Citrus County health officials are urging residents who rely on medical equipment or have disabilities to preregister with Florida’s Special Needs Shelter Registry before hurricane season. Registration helps emergency teams plan transport and sheltering, though it does not guarantee a bed.

Citrus County deputies named 43-year-old Kristopher Sellers as their latest "Wanted of the Week" for violating probation tied to a meth possession case. Authorities ask anyone with information to call 352-249-2790.

A woman died after a two-vehicle crash at MLK Street South and 9th Avenue S in St. Petersburg. Traffic homicide detectives are investigating.

Florida’s teachers union has sued the state, arguing universal vouchers and charter funding have siphoned billions from neighborhood public schools and violated the state constitution.

A player at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa won a $380,466 Mega progressive jackpot playing Three Card Poker. The property confirmed the hit amid recent large payouts.

Lakeland approved a 10-year stormwater fee plan to fund nearly $70M in fixes, but Lake Bonny neighbors say phased hikes won’t prevent the next flood.

Deputies say a red car fired multiple rounds toward an RV near Cockroach Bay Road in Ruskin; two men were stopped and arrested and no one was hurt.

A developer has filed to rezone the Grand Bar Ranch in Dade City for roughly 1,500 homes as Pasco’s population surges. The proposal hinges on SR 52 infrastructure upgrades and county approvals.

Tampa is moving ahead on a $6.45M Complete Streets makeover of El Prado Blvd., adding sidewalks, buffered bike lanes and new crosswalks. Neighbors and city staff will review plans at an open house next week.

State regulators approved a settlement raising Sunshine Water bills; the increase trims the company’s request but will boost many customers’ monthly charges.

Marion County deputies are investigating after witnesses found a man dead near 189th Avenue in Dunnellon. Officials say no identity or cause has been released as the scene is processed.