Two construction workers were seriously injured when an SUV struck a work truck on SR‑574 west of Bismark Palm Drive. Troopers say the driver was cited for careless driving.

Pasco County rolled out a free online portal to register vacant and small rental properties; owners in unincorporated areas must register by April 30.

Deputies say callers posing as an FTC agent convinced a Charlotte County resident to withdraw nearly $50,000; a driver was arrested during a planned second pickup. The case remains under investigation.

A 3-year-old was shot in the forearm after finding a loaded handgun left in a bed in Tampa; police arrested a 30-year-old and charged him in the shooting.

A Minnesota man who posed as “Julia” was convicted after prosecutors say he tricked a Bradenton widower into sending money; the judge ordered jail time and $31K restitution.

Three Pasco County campuses were placed on controlled campus status Wednesday while police investigated an unrelated incident nearby. Officials say the move was precautionary and updates are pending.

A Florida Supreme Court fight over TECO’s billing formula pits industrial users defending a four‑month peak measure against advocates pushing a year‑round approach. The decision could shift millions in capacity costs between factories and households.

A 25-year-old Myakka City woman is recovering after her car struck an alligator and flipped. A GoFundMe has raised funds to help cover medical and living costs during recovery.

Hillsborough detectives have named 18‑year‑old Marcus Cooley wanted on attempted felony murder and other gun charges. Officials ask anyone with tips to contact HCSO.

Amazon and Winn‑Dixie expanded their delivery partnership to cover most Florida households, bringing thousands of Winn‑Dixie items to Amazon shoppers statewide.

Deputies say a man shoved a convenience-store employee and stole cigarettes at 8458 N. Dale Mabry Hwy on April 12, leaving the worker with a broken wrist. He was arrested and booked on robbery and felony battery counts.

Clear morning, sunny afternoon with highs near 88°F; dry stretch continues and local watering limits remain in effect.

A Sarasota vet tech was convicted after prosecutors say venomous snakes and a monitor lizard were found emaciated and dying; he was jailed and must register on the animal abuser registry.