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Five luxury vehicles worth more than $539,000 were seized at the Port of Tampa after export filings allegedly undervalued the shipment by more than $257,000.
A hydrogen gas incident forced the evacuation of a Brooksville Walmart distribution center Thursday. Hazmat crews were still working on containment, with no injuries reported.
A lightning-struck commercial building on Spring Hill Drive caught fire Thursday as crews found active flames inside.
Retail & Industry in ...
Florida’s citrus industry is getting nearly $196 million in state support as growers battle disease, hurricanes and historic production losses.
A suspicious-person call at a Lutz Publix turned into a felony arrest after deputies say a man fought back and reached for a hidden crowbar.
Politics & Govt in ...
Tampa’s proposed FY2027 budget gets its first public airing before City Council Thursday morning, with additional workshops scheduled for August.
A Memphis mother was arrested at Le Bonheur after her infant’s unexplained fractures led to a medical investigation and a child-neglect charge.
A pedestrian died after a crash on northbound I-35, marking Austin’s 45th traffic fatality of 2026.
A St. Petersburg sanitation worker was fatally shot while on the job; police say a suspect was arrested after a long I‑75 standoff. The investigation is ongoing.
Two dogs were found severely malnourished in an East Tampa apartment; a 38-year-old woman was arrested on aggravated animal-cruelty charges.
A first-of-its-kind dog cruise from Tampa never sailed, and some customers say their money never came back.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Tampa developer Third Lake filed plans on July 27, 2026 for a 273‑unit apartment complex at The Grove at Wesley Chapel. The proposal sits near entitlements the county expanded last year.
Deputies say a blue Kia drove onto the sidewalk at Bruce B. Downs and N. 43rd, entered an active scene and the driver was arrested on a DUI charge.
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