Pasco County has launched a "BioCoast" brand to market land, labs and clinical partners to biotech firms as Moffitt’s Speros campus advances. The effort ties Pasco to Tampa’s research district.

A 66-year-old man was struck and later died while crossing 70th Avenue North in Pinellas Park. Police say the crosswalk's walk signal wasn't activated.

Bella's Coffee is listed as "Coming Soon" at 6284 Commercial Way in Brooksville’s Weeki Wachee Village; owners haven't announced a menu or opening date.

A Tampa man was sentenced to 20 years after prosecutors say a cocaine‑laced packet he sold contained fentanyl that killed a Riverview woman. Federal law imposes a 20‑year minimum when a sale results in death.

An alligator was seen Thursday at Snively Elementary in Winter Haven; the district said the animal left campus and returned to a nearby canal. No injuries were reported.

With Tampa hosting early March Madness rounds, the BBB warns fans to buy from verified sellers, avoid peer‑to‑peer payment apps, and report suspicious ticket sales.

Deputies say a staged pickup with simulated cash led to the arrest of a 40-year-old accused of an alleged $50,000 fraud against an 81-year-old Lithia woman.

Lawmakers unanimously approved a measure to criminalize adults who involve children in animal cruelty; the bill now heads to the governor and would take effect Oct. 1, 2026.

A Pinellas Park SWAT search of Kevin's Motel on March 4 led to four arrests and the seizure of meth, fentanyl and prescription pills.

La Victoria, a new Mexican restaurant from a Water Street restaurateur, is headed to downtown Tampa with renderings and a pledge to bring "soul" to the neighborhood.

Shark Tank-backed Crispy Cones is aiming to open a Countryside Center shop in Clearwater around March 27, bringing rotisserie-baked pastry cones, weekly flavors and app ordering.

A Brooksville man is accused of threatening family members with a machete inside a home; he now faces two felony counts. No injuries were reported and a court date is set for April 2.

A Lakeland man was taken into custody after deputies say he punched and choked a person Tuesday night, then fled and was stopped on US 98, officials say.