A Democratic bill to force immigration agents to show name-and-badge identification stalled in Tallahassee as the 2026 session wound down, leaving advocates disappointed.

A federal jury convicted a Sarasota TikToker after TikTok videos urged people wearing MAGA hats to be shot, according to court records and local coverage. The judge denied her post-trial acquittal motion.

An appeals court ordered the circuit court to reconsider Liberty Group's challenge to Tampa’s denial of a Harbour Island hotel, reviving a yearslong zoning fight.

Hillsborough deputies found a man with an apparent gunshot wound at Lakewood Place Apartments Monday evening; investigators say no arrests have been made and the probe remains active.

A fatal crash on U.S. 19 in Hudson shut down part of the highway Tuesday morning while troopers investigated and emergency crews worked the scene.

Earle Ford, a U.S. Army veteran running in Florida's 13th, called trickle‑down economics a 'hoax' as his campaign touts $500K+ in grassroots donations.

Two 18-year-olds face felony charges after an ATM near the Floral City Strawberry Festival was pried open and a stolen UTV was found burned nearby.

Patchy morning fog cut visibility in low-lying Tampa neighborhoods. Skies clear for a hot afternoon with highs near 87°F; a front brings rain chances Thursday.

A shooting on 14th Street West left one man dead and another injured as deputies search for a suspect. Detectives say the attack appears targeted.

Cloudy, muggy morning in Tampa with highs near 85 and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Heat builds into the upper 80s midweek before a rainier Thursday.

Hernando County Fire Rescue crews fought a working structure fire Saturday in the 7400 block of Madrid Road in Weeki Wachee. Officials asked people to avoid the area while crews worked.

Hillsborough County ended the Cross Bay Ferry contract on April 30, 2025. PSTA secured federal funds and picked a local operator to revive the route.

A developer has filed plans to replace the Oldsmar Flea Market with a 279‑unit apartment project, prompting upcoming city hearings and vendor concerns. The site and filings will be reviewed by the Planning Board and City Council this month.