A Tampa man was indicted on a federal charge alleging he sent threats across state lines. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said FBI Tampa, the Secret Service and Capitol Police assisted.

The St. Pete–born roaster turned 20 while opening a Kennedy Boulevard drive‑thru in Tampa, rolling out opening‑week promotions for locals.

Wesley Chapel High briefly went on controlled campus status after a report of a possible weapon; deputies found no weapon and the school was cleared.

A Lutz caregiver was arrested Tuesday after human remains found last August were identified as a 78‑year‑old woman. Authorities say a family member disposed of the remains and faces multiple charges.

Employers across Florida are trimming classic starter roles and favoring experienced hires as AI automates routine tasks, narrowing opportunities for new grads.

An 18-year-old Wildwood man was killed Monday when his pickup crossed the centerline on U.S. 301 and struck a southbound truck; Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

Tomasz Kosowski appeared in Pinellas County court on April 21, 2026 in the case alleging the 2023 disappearance of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi; prosecutors have signaled they will seek the death penalty.

Sarasota County School Board will consider a $6.5M security package that would let city police tap school camera feeds during emergencies. The plan raises speed‑of‑response and privacy questions.

Seoul police have asked prosecutors to seek an arrest warrant for HYBE founder Bang Si‑hyuk amid allegations of a nearly 200 billion won IPO payoff.

Florida issued a 90-day emergency order allowing winter-grade gasoline starting May 1 to try to ease pump pain — but experts warn of environmental tradeoffs and uncertain savings.

A 78-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead after a reported medical episode sent his SUV off 34th Street North in St. Petersburg; police say no other vehicles were involved.

Hillsborough deputies say a Tampa man was arrested Friday and booked on roughly 100 counts of child pornography after investigators seized multiple devices.

A federal suit says i‑Ready's maker collects and shares sweeping student data, with filings alleging analytics payloads were sent to third-party trackers. Local districts are watching.