Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he was at the scene of a deputy-involved shooting on Fowler Road in Auburndale; the suspect was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and no deputies were hurt.

Podiatrists in Tampa and across the U.S. say some patients on GLP‑1 drugs are reporting heel pain, visible tendons and sudden shoe‑size changes after rapid weight loss.

A two‑alarm apartment fire on Quinton Drive forced residents from their homes; HCFR contained the blaze and the American Red Cross is assisting displaced families.

Texas Roadhouse will open its first Sarasota County restaurant at the Venice Crossing development on Laurel Road; approvals and a timeline are pending.

A 54‑year‑old North Port woman was killed Saturday when her SUV overturned near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Troopers say the crash involved a Tahoe and a Suburban and is under investigation.

Sarasota County deputies are investigating a late-night shooting on the U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice. A vehicle was stopped and people of interest identified, deputies say.

Seminole council cleared talks that could bring a Dutch Bros drive‑thru to the busy Park and Seminole Boulevard corner. Negotiations would pair the coffee kiosk with a bank on a long‑vacant lot.

Pinellas County officials say four children in Florida have died after being left in hot cars this year. Safety groups and federal authorities urge simple back‑seat checks and reminders to prevent more tragedies.

A small plane made an emergency water landing off Honeymoon Island State Park on Sunday; all aboard reached shore with only minor injuries. Crews reported no visible fuel in the water while investigators work to determine what happened.

Pasco Sheriff's deputies detained people after reports of gunfire in Beacon Square on Sunday. No injuries were reported and detectives remained on scene as the investigation continued.

Two people were shot outside a Clearwater sports bar overnight; police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Heat index near 105°F makes Monday uncomfortably hot in Tampa; isolated afternoon storms expected. Drier, hotter conditions arrive midweek.

Three unclaimed Fantasy 5 top‑prize tickets were sold in Miami‑Dade, Lakeland and St. Cloud; each is worth about $38,663.