A Bradenton man with a prior cocaine trafficking conviction was found guilty of new drug trafficking and firearm offenses, facing 5 to 40 years in prison.

A Marion County man pleaded guilty to possessing and intending to distribute controlled substances, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, facing 10 years to life in prison.

Three people were arrested in Hillsborough County for trafficking fentanyl, including an inmate who orchestrated the sales. Over 1.5 kilograms of the drug were seized along with weapons.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay launched the 'Phoenix Rising' roller coaster featuring onboard audio for an immersive experience, boasting as North America's tallest and longest family inverted coaster.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting in St. Petersburg; the victim was declared dead after a Sunday afternoon incident.

A fatal shooting occurred on Indianapolis' near southeast side, with police responding and finding a victim who later died at the hospital. Details remain scarce, and the investigation is ongoing.

A fire at an abandoned house in Gibsonton, Florida caused heavy traffic on US Highway 41. The blaze, reported early Monday morning, was extinguished in 25 minutes with no injuries. The cause is under investigation.

The National Weather Service forecasts a hot, stormy week for Tampa with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms and temperatures reaching up to 96 degrees.

Hillsborough County is seeking a Fire Rescue Infrastructure Manager to maintain fire stations, oversee new constructions and improve firefighter safety, with salary ranging from $75,836 to $144,185.

NACo conference attendees in Hillsborough County filled 297 duffel bags with personal items for foster kids, in a project called "Duffels of Dignity."

Florida man Marcus Clint Martin received a 32-month prison term for assaulting law enforcement during the January 6 Capitol riot.

Javier Joel Perez is sentenced to 8 years for drug and gun offenses after his federal prison plea, with possession charges and a firearm seizure fueling his conviction as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

The NWS Tampa forecasts hot, unsettled weather with high chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the upcoming week, with temperatures soaring near mid-90s.