Four teenagers were struck by lightning in St. Petersburg; one was in cardiac arrest but was revived and all are now stable.

Shooting at a Tampa laundromat during an early morning dispute led to one person injured; the elderly shooter claimed self-defense. Victim is stable; investigation ongoing.

A toddler was killed in a Tampa parking lot after a Toyota RAV4 struck the child, who was riding a bicycle. No charges are pending; the investigation is ongoing. Sheriff Chronister extended condolences to the family.

The Seattle Mariners have traded for outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, sending two prospects in return, as they strive to boost their struggling offense.

Turkey Creek Road will close from Friday to Sunday for corridor improvements, between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Airport Road. Detours will be in place.

Jacksonville man Jared Eakes is indicted for defrauding investors and misusing PPP loans, facing up to 20 years per wire fraud count and 30 years for bank fraud.

U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg's office has prosecuted several crimes at FCC Coleman, including murder, assault, and bribery, involving both inmates and staff.

The forecast for Tampa indicates a stormy week with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, high temperatures in the mid-90s, and heat indices above 100 degrees. Evening storms and persistent high humidity are expected.

Imran Siddiqi pleaded guilty to attempting to transfer obscene materials to a minor and re-offending as a sex offender, facing up to 20 years in prison.

Pierre C. Marc, a Bradenton resident, has been sentenced to 30 years for drug trafficking offenses after a trial that included testimony about his role in distributing fentanyl and cocaine.

Four Tampa men were arrested for a series of armed robberies at convenience stores, facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted of Hobbs Act robbery charges.

Orlando man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution and firearm offenses, facing a minimum of 5 years to life in prison.

A Florida man, Ping Li, faces charges of acting as a PRC agent, engaging in espionage activities involving corporate and cybersecurity information, and targeting Falun Gong practitioners.