Sidus Space and St. Petersburg's Lonestar Data Holdings amended a roughly $120M collaboration to add another StarVault orbital data vault, pushing commercial backups farther from Earth.

Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a gas leak near W. Morrison and S. Grady; Grady Elementary wasn’t immediately affected and Peoples Gas is on scene.

The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival's Music Fest takes over Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park April 25–26 with national and local acts, vendor villages and family programming.

United Spinal and Florida residents have sued over the state's expectant-mother placards, arguing the program lets pregnant drivers use parking reserved for people with mobility disabilities. The amended federal complaint asks a judge to block the law or rescind permits already issued.

A Hudson man pleaded guilty and was sentenced after firing multiple rounds outside Capone's in Spring Hill; authorities say no patrons were hurt.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office named James M. Beck Sr. wanted on multiple warrants including probation violation and alleged drug possession.

Breakaway Music Festival lands at Raymond James Stadium April 17 618 with Ti0ebstoi, Dom Dolla and more. Gates open at 4 p.m.; plan for heavy traffic.

Tampa's lawn-watering windows have been tightened under a Modified Phase III "Extreme" shortage; irrigation is now limited to once weekly on assigned days with stricter hours.

A 3-year-old was shot in the forearm after finding a loaded handgun left in a bed in Tampa; police arrested a 30-year-old and charged him in the shooting.

A Minnesota man who posed as “Julia” was convicted after prosecutors say he tricked a Bradenton widower into sending money; the judge ordered jail time and $31K restitution.

Three Pasco County campuses were placed on controlled campus status Wednesday while police investigated an unrelated incident nearby. Officials say the move was precautionary and updates are pending.

Clear morning, sunny afternoon with highs near 88°F; dry stretch continues and local watering limits remain in effect.

The Sapphire, a luxe supper club with live music and private dining suites, is slated to open at 4410 W Boy Scout Blvd in late May.