Ziggi’s Coffee filed plan‑review paperwork for a drive‑thru at 3114 Hueland Pond Blvd in Wesley Chapel, joining other new retail and housing projects in the area.

Clearwater man arrested on 20 counts of child pornography possession, identified as Christopher J. Daddio, aged 50.

A unanimous Hillsborough County vote moves a plan to convert 121 acres of Lithia strawberry fields into a 100+-home subdivision amid vocal local opposition. Neighbors say roads and rural character are at risk.

HB 1471 would let the FDLE director designate groups as terrorist organizations and bar them from state funding. Advocates warn the language could chill campus speech and trigger expulsions.

Auburndale police urged voluntary evacuations of several downtown blocks after finding a contained suspicious device near Orange Street. Crews are working to remove the item and police ask the public to avoid the area.

Café Seventy One at The Florida Aquarium launched in Tampa with ocean-friendly sourcing, tech to cut single-use waste, and community meal donations.

A transformer failure at a pump station prompted a precautionary boil-water notice for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach and Tierra Verde. Officials say to use bottled or boiled water until lab tests confirm the supply is safe.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office seeks public help to find Curtis Stroman, wanted for domestic violence-related charges, including strangulation and false imprisonment.

Tampa advises on transport options and road closures due to events for Valentine's Day weekend including the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ, performances at the Straz Center, and the Knights of Sant’ Yago Parade.

A 25-year-old rider was killed Tuesday evening after colliding with a van at the SR‑681 intersection near Venice. Troopers say the crash remains under investigation.

A brush wildfire burned off Upper Road in Wesley Chapel on Tuesday; forestry crews and Pasco County units worked to protect homes while officials asked people to avoid the area.

Mild Wednesday with patchy predawn fog; highs near the mid-70s. Rain chances climb Sunday into Monday with pockets of heavier rain possible.

A Bonifay man faces multiple felony counts after allegedly pulling a handgun during a road‑rage incident on Highway 331 near Sherwood Road.