A man died after a Sunday-night shooting on W Palmetto Street in Tampa. Detectives are asking witnesses or anyone with video to call 813-231-6130.

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a death near Paul Buchman Highway in Plant City. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call HCSO.

The Lightning open the playoffs Sunday without captain Victor Hedman; he’s skating with the club but isn’t yet cleared to play. The team will lean on veteran leadership.

A late-night crash on SR-60 near Horton Road killed a pedestrian and the SUV driver, troopers say. Investigators are continuing to examine the scene.

Sunny and dry with highs near 92°F Saturday. Boaters should watch for choppy seas early next week.

A late‑night collision on West Swann Avenue left a man dead; police say poor lighting and his position in the roadway were factors. Investigators are working to identify him.

Polk County deputies say a 54-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested after an acquaintance was struck with a golf club near Myrtle Ave and SR‑60; witnesses disarmed the suspect.

Cesar Navarrete was sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty in the Nov. 2, 2024 crash that killed Sara‑Danielle Holmes. The judge also ordered supervised release and restitution.

Neighborhood groups in St. Petersburg are pressing the city to rebuild the historic Jungle Prada Pier after an April 16 council vote to demolish the storm-damaged structure. Residents say the pier’s history and local business impacts make a like-for-like replacement essential.

A late-night dispute at a St. Petersburg gas station left two men injured and both arrested. Police say one man was struck with a cinder block and a shot was fired.

A New York investor bought Summit West, a 266‑unit Temple Terrace apartment complex, in a $36.4M deal reported as a 1031 exchange. The purchase was recorded April 1 and financed with a Bancorp loan.

County staff are drafting tougher rules for Airbnb‑style rentals after a wave of noise and safety complaints. Changes aim to make owners more accountable and speed enforcement.

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.