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Country Thunder moves to the sand at TradeWinds Resort May 8–10; local merchants are prepping for crowds that could top 30,000 across three days.

Tornado Watch 70 covers Hernando County through 8 p.m.; officials urge residents to review safety plans and sign up for AlertHernando.

Pasco County says federal recovery funds remain for homeowners affected by Idalia, Helene and Milton. Bilingual webinars this week will explain how to apply.

A suspicious package at MacDill Air Force Base on Monday prompted an EOD sweep and temporary gate reroutes. Officials say the scene remains under investigation.

A Tampa police sergeant was struck by a car while directing traffic outside Raymond James Stadium after a Zach Bryan concert and is recovering in hospital. The driver was cited.

Hillsborough deputies are probing a fatal shooting after a vehicle with two gunshot victims was found in a Ruskin ditch; one person died and another is stable.

A new Main Street café in New Port Richey offers sugar-free and keto choices alongside classic coffeehouse fare, born from the owner’s experience with diabetes.

A Publix in Vero Beach sold a Mega Millions ticket that matched five numbers and drew the 10X multiplier, turning a $1M prize into $10M. The draw also produced other Florida winners.

Records show a $24,300 donation tied to a controversial Clearwater dock permit has divided neighbors and regulators over manatee and habitat safety.

After a deadly April shooting, FSU welcomed fans back to Dick Howser Stadium with a pregame moment of reflection and honors for first responders.

Pinellas Recovers is offering grants and reimbursements to Largo residents affected by the 2024 storms; case managers will hold pop-up help at Largo Public Library March 17 618.

A Hillsborough judge excluded a months‑old text thread prosecutors wanted to use in the trial of a University of Tampa student accused in her newborn’s death.