A 27-year-old allegedly stole an ambulance outside Randolph Health in Asheboro and led deputies on a 50-mile chase that ended in Pinehurst. He was arrested and faces multiple charges.

Sunny and dry Thursday in Tampa with highs near 76°F. Boaters should use caution — inland areas will be unusually dry.

Speaks Clam Bar closed its St. Armands outpost on Sunday after nearly eight years; owners said the Lakewood Ranch location will remain open.

Cuts to local safety‑net capacity are pushing uninsured Tampa Bay residents toward county plans, community clinics and ERs, straining clinics that once handled routine care.

A new pizzeria from Dead Bob's and DeLosa's opened at the original Dead Bob's spot on Central Avenue, offering slices, build-your-own pies and a full bar.

AI‑made war clips and recycled videos are circulating on social feeds. Local experts and fact‑checkers lay out the red flags and tools to tell what’s real.

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.