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.

A Manatee County jury convicted a Lakewood Ranch mother in the death of her 2‑year‑old son after prosecutors said he was run over in the driveway.

City staff presented a menu of meter hikes, time‑of‑day surcharges and seasonal fares that could push some spots to $7 an hour. Commissioners will review the plan March 24.

South Tampa’s Hooters will shutter March 22 after its lease expires, ending a long run on West Gandy. Brokers already have the building listed for lease.

Three Pasco campuses were put on controlled campus Thursday while deputies investigated a threat; officials say increased law‑enforcement remained on site and updates are pending.

Citrus County deputies arrested a 76-year-old volunteer after rescuing 52 cats and finding one deceased animal at her Hernando home. Authorities say the animals are receiving care and charges are pending.

Bradenton police say DNA connected 43‑year‑old Joshua Wilbar to a Nov. 2 break‑in at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School; he’s been charged and was already jailed on separate burglary counts.

Areyanna Bosworth, 16, ran away from her Bradenton home and was last seen near US‑41 in Palmetto; family reports no contact for more than a week.

A Lake Wales man was arrested after deputies say he fled two hit‑and‑run crashes within minutes; the damaged car was later found parked behind Garden Grove Elementary. Authorities say he refused sobriety tests and faces multiple charges.