Tomasz Kosowski appeared in Pinellas County court on April 21, 2026 in the case alleging the 2023 disappearance of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi; prosecutors have signaled they will seek the death penalty.

A 78-year-old Illinois man was pronounced dead after a reported medical episode sent his SUV off 34th Street North in St. Petersburg; police say no other vehicles were involved.

Hillsborough deputies say a Tampa man was arrested Friday and booked on roughly 100 counts of child pornography after investigators seized multiple devices.

FWC and volunteers picked up hundreds of mothballs at Lido Residences beach after an anonymous tip; officials warned the pesticide pellets are illegal and dangerous to wildlife.

Developers unveiled plans for an 83,000‑square‑foot, $50M EVO Entertainment center at the Cleveland Street gateway, promising a seven‑screen multiplex and family attractions.

Aventura at the Bay and The Groves Center were added to CMS’s Special Focus Facility list after inspections flagged immediate‑jeopardy failures, evacuations and large fines. Regulators say intensified oversight is now in place.

Pasco County has approved rezoning for about 156 acres along SR‑52 that could include homes, 175,000 sq ft of retail and a 120‑room hotel. Neighbors have pushed back over flooding and airport noise concerns.

Students and the union say nine‑month graduate stipends at USF don’t cover Tampa living costs, and enrollment is slipping as a result.

A Florida court has ordered Live Nation to show mandatory ticket fees up front for Florida buyers, an immediate change the state says will improve price transparency at checkout.

Sherwood Oaks in Riverview sold for $27.5M to an LLC tied to a Norfolk investor, about $7.5M below its 2021 price. The deal highlights ongoing price recalibration in the multifamily market.

Four Plant City High students were arrested after deputies found two firearms — one loaded — hidden in backpacks during an on-campus altercation. Authorities say several juveniles face firearm-possession charges.

A late-night crash and attempted break-in in St. Petersburg left a man dead. Police say the homeowner fired and has not been charged as detectives investigate.

A St. Petersburg couple was arrested after their one-month-old son was found unresponsive and later died, court documents show.