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

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.

Tampa police are investigating after a woman was found dead Sunday in the 6400 block of South Dale Mabry Highway; identity and cause are unknown.

Temple Terrace officials are advancing a plan to ask voters to approve up to $50 million in bonds for a new police HQ and fire station. The question would be on the Aug. 18 primary ballot.

UTampa has moved into construction on a five‑story, 153,000‑sq‑ft Science Innovation Center along the Hillsborough River — the university’s largest academic building yet.

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.