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.

Home security video led Pasco deputies to arrest three people after masked suspects rifled vehicles on Andros Lane. Deputies recovered a firearm and said more charges may follow.

A probationary Sarasota officer was arrested and fired after police say he kissed a 16‑year‑old without permission. The department opened an internal and criminal probe.

Two people were arrested in Sarasota after an April 12 hit-and-run on U.S. 41 left a man dead. Troopers say the driver fled and later allegedly tried to hide the Jeep.

A Citrus County grand jury indicted William Michael Larsen Sr. on first‑degree premeditated murder, arson and related counts; prosecutors have filed a death‑penalty notice.