Pinellas deputies are investigating a St. Pete Beach couple after comments at a March 24 commission meeting that some officials said sounded threatening.

Hillsborough deputies arrested a 46‑year‑old registered sexual predator after alleging he made inappropriate contact with a 13‑year‑old during an April home visit. Authorities say the case is under active investigation.

A Charlotte County narcotics search at a Punta Gorda home led to three arrests and a juvenile taken into DCF custody after deputies say they found meth and packaging materials.

Florida has cleared a legal path for state funding of vertiports and charging networks, letting FDOT back aerial hubs intended for eVTOL aircraft. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Red Flag Warning 11 AM–8 PM Tuesday raises fire risk across Tampa Bay. Gusty east winds and low humidity mean outdoor burning remains banned.

A $250 spin turned into a $1.2 million jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa on a Dragon Link Panda Magic slot. The payout continues the property's run of big slot wins.

Tampa is spending about $41 million to repave streets this year and aims to top last year's 76 lane-mile record. New crews and added equipment are speeding work across neighborhoods.

FWC and volunteers picked up hundreds of mothballs at Lido Residences beach after an anonymous tip; officials warned the pesticide pellets are illegal and dangerous to wildlife.

A customer was shot during an early‑morning armed robbery at Mega Arcade in Bradenton; Manatee County deputies are searching for a masked suspect. Officials say the victim underwent surgery and investigators are reviewing footage and tips.

A Sarasota man was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot a family on Clearwater Beach because they were feeding birds, court paperwork shows.

Fire crews report about 80% containment on a roughly 60-acre blaze at Starkey Park's River Trail; trails remain closed while mop-up continues.

A 19‑year‑old was arrested in Quincy after an undercover operation called Operation Cupid’s Cleanup. Authorities say the sweep led to multiple arrests and connected potential victims with services.

A public open house and developer presentations next Thursday at The Coliseum will let St. Pete residents meet four finalist teams pitching plans for the Historic Gas Plant District.