A person was struck and killed by a CSX freight train at a Winter Haven crossing shortly after 8 p.m.; authorities say the train crew was unharmed and an investigation is underway.

A South Tampa contractor was arrested June 30 on new fraud charges after investigators say he stole at least $674,000 from a church building fund and forged a judge’s signature. The church’s planned education building remains stalled as civil and criminal cases proceed.

A Tampa man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after a bench trial found him guilty of transporting and possessing computer‑generated child sexual abuse material.

Seminole Heights staple Southern Brewing & Winemaking is closing as owners Brian and Kelly Fenstermacher retire. The taproom and homebrew shop will wind down in about four to six weeks.

Family-run Tasty Home Cookin' will close after 36 years; owner Shelly Timms cites post‑pandemic losses and rising costs. Regulars are gathering for one last meal.

A Tampa pain clinic agreed to pay $115,000 after federal investigators found it denied a veteran access to care because he arrived with a service animal.

Hillsborough deputies say 45‑year‑old Esteban Santana Jr. is wanted on weapons and domestic‑violence warrants; investigators ask anyone with information to call 813‑247‑8200.

Great Explorations is soliciting community input on a proposed Discovery Center for older kids, with public forums in July and a feasibility study underway.

Tampa-based Bubble Down landed a $200M growth-capital commitment from BTG Pactual Strategic Capital to fund new builds, acquisitions and tech investments across the Southeast.

Two former students say IMG Academy failed to protect them, alleging on‑campus sexual assaults and chronic lack of supervision at the Bradenton boarding school. Legal hearings are set for August.

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast plans a 100,000-square-foot distribution center and retail site on Brooksville land bought in December. City council has paused approvals over planned tree removals.

A Hillsborough County complaint says David Nolan‑Hersey lost two fingers after a bite at an APD‑licensed group home developed into necrotizing fasciitis. The suit names the provider and alleges delayed care.

A new Florida law forces listing sites to display realistic tax estimates or link buyers to county tax tools, aiming to prevent surprise bills after closing.