Benderson Development has bought a Publix‑anchored shopping center in Dunedin, expanding its Pinellas County holdings. Property listings point to Granada Plaza on Main Street.

A report says about $10,000 in Anna Maria city purchases included AirPods, tablets and pool noodles as a former official sues for age discrimination.

An 18-year-old Riverview man was arrested after a Hillsborough Avenue takeover ended with a PIT maneuver and the discovery of an active police radio scanner.

A Hernando County man allegedly ran past first responders and tried to get into a BayFlight medevac after a rollover on I‑75. He was cleared at TGH Brooksville and booked on resisting and burglary charges.

A Hillsborough County panel says it found roughly $682 million in potentially wasteful spending. Commissioners will review the report and decide which recommendations to act on.

A Tampa jury convicted Curtis Christopher Williams Friday in the New Year’s Day 2025 shooting that killed Joseph Reese outside the Tally Ho Bar. Sentencing is expected after post‑trial proceedings.

Ellison Development says The Central in St. Pete is ready to go vertical as a land closing approaches; a 540‑space public garage is already open.

Lake Wales launched Polk County's first open-container ACE district, letting patrons stroll downtown with drinks as the city pushes a Walesbilt hotel restoration and streetscape upgrades.

UF’s athletic budget jumps $30.4M to about $235.7M as revenue sharing, coach buyouts and football spending drive the increase. The shift tightens the squeeze on smaller sports.

Carlos Hernandez was struck by a fleeing driver while mowing in Pasco County in 2021. His family has sued Sheriff Chris Nocco, alleging deputies' pursuit was reckless.

Tampa-born Outside BBQ is relocating its Tampa operation and preparing a fourth location across Tampa Bay. The change signals a shift from takeout to more full‑service dining.

Citrus County Sheriff posted a community alert naming Joseph Stevens as a registered sexual predator in Homosassa. Officials say hes under GPS monitoring and on probation.

A Hernando County jury acquitted one defendant of murder but convicted him of aggravated battery in the 2021 Latin Kings-related killing; four co-defendants accepted 30-year pleas.