Charlotte County named the man shot by a deputy on Barker Avenue as Keith D. Blevins, 52. Deputies say others were evacuated safely; the shooting is under investigation.

North Port police arrested 46-year-old Coy Bothwell after a death on Brassy Loop was ruled a homicide. Authorities say the case appears isolated and there is no public danger.

Troopers say a 31‑year‑old Tampa woman fought officers after a crash on I‑275, ran into active lanes and was taken to St. Joseph’s under a Baker Act hold. Two troopers were treated for injuries and the FHP investigation is ongoing.

Northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge closed after a fatal crash at milepost 12; FHP warns drivers to expect hours‑long delays and seek alternate northbound routes.

Family recipes and Georgian wines headline Nene's new South Tampa menu, where khachapuri and a crown pilaf sit alongside dumplings and desserts.

A Thonotosassa man turned a routine gas-stop into a $1 million scratch-off win and took a $640,000 lump-sum payout.

Clear, muggy start in Tampa with a high near 89°F. Rain chances rise Sunday and become more likely into midweek.

USF issued an alert after a bomb threat near Fowler Avenue and Bull Run Drive; emergency crews responded while classes remained scheduled as normal.

A 62-year-old Lecanto rider was killed Thursday night after losing control of her motorcycle on County Road 491; troopers say no other vehicles were involved.

A 19‑acre commercial parcel at Oakfield sold to Kolter and Casto, setting up neighborhood retail and accelerating Parrish’s master‑planned growth.

West Village Commons in Carrollwood sold for $14.9M to Zar Capital Group. The 60,234‑sf center is shadow‑anchored by EoS Fitness and was marketed by RIPCO.

Sydney Gruters — wife of RNC chair Joe Gruters — launched a bid for Florida’s open 16th District and immediately drew a high-profile Trump endorsement. Her entry reshapes the GOP primary in Manatee and nearby suburbs.

A Lakeland motorcyclist was killed April 1 after attempting to squeeze between two semis on westbound I-4; troopers are searching for the tractor-trailer and asking witnesses to come forward.