A Palm Harbor accountant was indicted on six federal wire-fraud counts and accused of taking more than $890,000 from a client; prosecutors seek nearly $894,300 in forfeiture.

Surveillance footage shows a man pull an 82-year-old woman to the pavement at a Hillsborough Avenue bus stop. Tampa police released the video and are asking for tips.

A mobile-home blaze in north Lakeland on Monday left one adult and two dogs dead, and state investigators were on scene probing the cause.

Hernando County firefighters extinguished a manufactured-home fire at Three Seasons Mobile Home Park in Brooksville; one resident was hospitalized and the cause is under investigation.

The city’s new PeliCAN grant will fund and train local residents to launch SNAP-friendly mobile fresh markets. Applications are open through May 31, 2026.

Hillsborough County deputies say Real Time Crime Center video shows a woman throwing a dog; she was arrested and faces six counts of aggravated animal cruelty.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 3–9 as CSU projects 13 named storms for 2026. Tampa Bay officials are pushing residents to check plans, insurance and supplies now.

An 18-year-old St. Petersburg man died early Sunday after his Dodge Charger slid on wet pavement and struck a tree near 68th Avenue North and MLK Street. Police are investigating.

A two-alarm blaze at a building on USF St. Petersburg's downtown campus forced an evacuation Saturday; crews reported no injuries as they worked to contain the fire.

A Quick Pick sold at a New Port Richey 7‑Eleven matched Friday's Jackpot Triple Play numbers, creating roughly a $1.3 million prize. Claim rules require Florida Lottery processing.

Volunteers and local leaders are mapping a plan to rebuild Egmont Key after Hurricane Helene, hauling out tons of debris and exploring Army Corps sand placement to restore beaches.

Constellation Real Estate Partners bought a 19‑acre former RV‑storage site in East Tampa and plans a three‑building, 251,162‑sq‑ft speculative warehouse campus.

After USF outsourced about 400 jobs, contracted workers rallied in Tampa seeking a first union contract, higher wages and affordable family health coverage. Community allies joined the picket as bargaining continued.