Homeowners say Pasco contractor Jason Wallace accepted large deposits and left remodels unfinished; reporting and court records show prior licensing violations and new allegations. State agencies outline how to check licenses and report fraud.

Dunedin residents may see a solid waste rate increase to cover service cost jumps, potentially starting April 2026 with prices still below the regional average.

After 16 months and insurance delays, Blue Flame Southern reopened Wednesday to long lines, restoring a neighborhood staple. The return brought staff back and steady crowds for classic soul-food plates.

Hillsborough County is inviting residents to apply for citizen advisory board positions to influence local governance; application details are on their website with a March 11 deadline.

Hillsborough County's Small Contractor Development Program assists small businesses in securing government contracts and expanding into private sectors by providing workshops on financial, managerial, and strategic skills.

HomeGoods has proposed a roughly 1 million‑square‑foot warehouse in Plant City, joining other big projects along the I‑4 logistics corridor.

Tampa police rolled out a package of traffic and barrier fixes for Ybor City — lower speeds, rebricking and crash-rated bollards — after a fatal November crash.

After a Dec. crash on I-4, Todd Quinzi’s organ donation saved four people; his family is now urging safer driving while honoring his legacy.

Plan Hillsborough released four draft maps that would reassign up to nine precincts and affect thousands of Tampa voters; public meetings are scheduled for Feb. 23 and March 9.

An early-morning crash shut both lanes of Sarasota Square Boulevard near Crockers Lake Boulevard; the Florida Highway Patrol says the crash was fatal.

Tampa police arrested Emanuel Watson for attempted murder after a shooting left a man critically injured; the two men reportedly knew each other and had a dispute.

Loveland Boulevard will be closed between Quasar Boulevard and Harold Avenue on Feb. 18-19 for asphalt work, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Detours will be in place.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reposted a tribute to Deputy Michael J. Magli, recalling his actions while trying to stop a suspected drunk driver in 2021.