A North Fort Myers woman was found dead on Shelby Lane; deputies say K9 units tracked a 44-year-old suspect into nearby woods. He’s being held on a second‑degree murder charge.

A two-alarm blaze at a building on USF St. Petersburg's downtown campus forced an evacuation Saturday; crews reported no injuries as they worked to contain the fire.

Cloudy morning gives way to a sunny afternoon and a high near 84°F. Boaters: hazardous conditions easing by midday.

A federal judge found FLVS pursued a weak trademark case and ordered the state-run school to pay part of rival Stride's legal bills, spotlighting millions in public legal spending.

Tornado Watch 183 covers Hernando County through 6 p.m. EDT. Officials urge residents to review shelter plans and monitor local alerts.

A Quick Pick sold at a New Port Richey 7‑Eleven matched Friday's Jackpot Triple Play numbers, creating roughly a $1.3 million prize. Claim rules require Florida Lottery processing.

Hillsborough gang‑unit detectives arrested a Ruskin man after seizing cocaine, meth, firearms and about $10,000, the sheriff’s office says.

Gage Goncalves scored in overtime to lift Tampa Bay to a 1-0 win in Montreal, forcing a Game 7 in Tampa. Vasilevskiy’s 30-save night kept the Lightning alive.

Prosecutors say a Tampa man beat and sexually battered a woman at gunpoint; he now faces 10 felony counts, including a life felony. Investigators say DNA matched the suspect and he remains in custody.

High rip current risk from 10 AM through late tonight; isolated storms and gusts up to 23 mph this afternoon. Beachgoers and boaters should take precautions.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that state‑managed Atlantic red snapper season will expand, saying it will begin May 22 and could boost coastal fishing businesses.

Hillsborough deputies say Nicolas Totherow was arrested after firing multiple rounds into a car on I‑4 that carried four people, including a child.

Volunteers and local leaders are mapping a plan to rebuild Egmont Key after Hurricane Helene, hauling out tons of debris and exploring Army Corps sand placement to restore beaches.