Dr. Cathy Carrubba, who launched Aeromed and trained generations of EMS clinicians, died March 20, 2026. Her work reshaped how critical care reaches patients across Tampa Bay.

A Parrish gun-store employee was sentenced to 3 years and 1 month after admitting he sold four firearms and 146 rounds to a convicted felon.

A pro‑Crist committee, St. Pete Shines, reported roughly $1.2 million before Crist files for mayor — and a large share of those donors are from outside St. Petersburg.

A Floral City structure fire has been upgraded to a homicide investigation; deputies say a suspect is being sought. Tips: 352-249-2790.

Investigations show a Bradenton man found incompetent was briefly placed in an unlicensed home, disappeared from supervision and later faces charges in a Nov. 10, 2023 double homicide.

Nearly a year after a shark nearly severed her hand, Leah Lendel returned to Boca Grande beach as she continues therapy and rebuilds confidence.

Orlando Health is building a 10,865‑sqft freestanding ER at SR 54 and Henley Road in Lutz with exam rooms, imaging, lab services and an ambulance bay. The project ties into a larger hospital expansion in nearby Wesley Chapel.

A warm April 6 turns unsettled this afternoon with a ~50% chance of storms and heavy downpours tonight. Boaters should watch for gusty northeast winds and choppy seas through midweek.

Hernando County Fire Rescue says crews are on scene of a working structure fire in the 14000 block of Redwood Street in Spring Hill. Officials asked drivers and nearby residents to avoid the area.

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa and The Motor Enclave unveiled Hard Rock Speedway at Cars EN Coffee — a multi-year partnership executives say will expand the region's motorsports offerings.

A Hillsborough County assistant principal was arrested after being accused of exposing himself to minors aboard a Celebrity cruise ship; authorities say the ship returned to Fort Lauderdale and the case is under investigation.

DOH‑Hillsborough issued a water‑quality advisory at Cypress Point Park after April 1 testing found elevated enterococcus levels. Swimming is off until resamples clear the water.

A Kuzyk Law analysis and federal crash data place Florida among the nation's most dangerous states for pedestrians, with heavy trucks and distracted driving driving much of the risk.