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.

Publix’s customer‑service FAQ and in‑store signs now ask that only law enforcement openly carry firearms, a reversal from the chain’s October policy. Local reporters say the change showed up this week.

A former Punta Gorda teacher and coach was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material. Authorities say phones and online accounts contained images and videos involving multiple juveniles.

A Clearwater Beach woman was arrested and charged with first‑degree arson after police say she threatened on Facebook to “huff and puff” and then set a shed on fire. Fire crews contained the blaze and there were no injuries reported.

China Lee on South Kirkman Road was emergency‑closed after inspectors found live roaches and rodent droppings, then reopened after a follow‑up inspection. State records show repeated pest problems.

Federal agents circulated a wanted notice for Kevin J. Urban, last seen in Fort Myers and wanted on federal production/distribution child‑pornography charges.

Commissioners will consider expanding the county seat beyond Tampa during Wednesday's packed BOCC meeting, alongside housing and infrastructure votes.

Sunny, muggy start in Tampa with highs near 92 and humid afternoons. Isolated showers and storms return Friday.

A Palm Harbor accountant was indicted on six federal wire-fraud counts and accused of taking more than $890,000 from a client; prosecutors seek nearly $894,300 in forfeiture.

Angeline Academy in Land O' Lakes briefly went on controlled campus status Tuesday; the Pasco sheriff says there is no threat and normal operations have resumed.

Sen. Rick Scott and Reps. Elise Stefanik and Josh Gottheimer introduced paired bills that would withhold federal R&D funds from colleges taking money tied to designated foreign adversaries.

A man was shot Tuesday afternoon in the Wilton Way area of Land O' Lakes; deputies say the injuries are non-life-threatening and a suspect is being sought.