A new Tampa Bay Business Journal ranking shows production builders closed roughly 21,000 homes in 2025 and started more than 20,000; the pipeline and incentives will shape 2026.

Sheriff Grady Judd's X post names a man called "Cesar" as allegedly 'here illegally' and linked to vehicle burglaries in Winter Haven. Officials haven't published charges or identifying details.

The Buccaneers head into the draft with the 15th pick tonight; mocks favor defense and names like Akheem Mesidor keep surfacing. Here’s what Tampa Bay fans should watch.

A free July 4 waterfront festival at Julian B. Lane Park will close with a 250‑drone light show and fireworks as part of Tampa’s America 250 programming.

A Davis Islands waterfront estate at 52 Ladoga Ave is listed for $21,999,000. The 18,568-sq-ft home includes terraces, a pool and extensive bay frontage.

Tampa will open applications May 1 for a new Microgrant Program offering $1,500–$3,000 grants plus loan down‑payment assistance and a Fresh Food Initiative.

Two long-running Skyline Chili restaurants in Fort Myers and Naples have closed after 38 years. The company says the longtime franchisee retired and it’s seeking new owners.

A 24-year-old Tampa man died after his motorcycle struck a van at County Line Road and Maximilian Drive in Wesley Chapel; Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

Plan-review filings show Mas Pizza LLC has applied to open at 7613 Causeway Blvd in Tampa. The new spot would join nearby Latin American eateries, though the menu and opening date remain unconfirmed.

A Clearwater caretaker was arrested in Largo after police say she opened a bank account in a stroke patient's name and spent more than $6,900.

HCFR fought a 100-by-50-foot brush fire on Lola Drive in Spring Hill and activated USAR to free a tree‑trimming worker stuck in a cherry picker. Crews advised avoiding the area.

The St. Pete–born roaster turned 20 while opening a Kennedy Boulevard drive‑thru in Tampa, rolling out opening‑week promotions for locals.

An 18-year-old Wildwood man was killed Monday when his pickup crossed the centerline on U.S. 301 and struck a southbound truck; Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.