Two defendants were sentenced in Tampa after a March 2024 ambush that took about $1.3M in jewelry from a visiting vendor.

Einstein Bros. opened a Lakeland bakery and will open in Land O' Lakes later this month, expanding its Tampa Bay footprint and adding roughly 25 jobs.

An airboat capsized Monday near Lake Istokpoga in Highlands County; four people reached shore, two were found dead and one remains missing as searches continue. FWC is investigating.

Hot and humid in Tampa today with highs near 93°F and spotty afternoon storms possible. Heat index may top 100°F.

A Midtown rooftop pairs skyline views with a seafood-forward menu — paella, arepitas and cocktails — plus weekday happy hour and weekend music.

Hot, humid Monday in Tampa with highs near 93°F and a heat index up to 102°F. Isolated morning showers and midday storms possible; plan indoor options for the afternoon.

Mostly cloudy and muggy this morning in Tampa. Highs near 93°F with isolated late‑afternoon storms and heat-index values around 100°F.

A Mulberry man was booked on DUI manslaughter charges after a truck struck a motorcycle on SR 60, killing the rider; troopers said his BAC tested at 0.170.

A federal Student Athlete Act would cap eligibility at five years and curb transfers while forcing scholarship portability — a major shakeup for college rosters.

Clear, muggy start in Tampa; highs near 92°F and feels like about 102°F. Slight chance of afternoon storms, mainly inland.

Commissioners are deadlocked over a roughly $23.4M gap in the Piney Point cleanup budget as the county weighs whether to keep operating the deep‑injection system.

The Postcard Inn has reopened as The Luce after a hurricane‑forced reboot. The new Tribute Portfolio hotel opened June 11 with a bigger pool, Sundrop dining and beach butlers.

North Park Ventures has bought the four‑building Tarpon Springs Industrial Park at 1400 L & R Industrial Blvd, adding an 83,000‑sf small‑bay campus to its Tampa Bay holdings.