HCSO Gang Unit detectives served a Tampa warrant and arrested three people after seizing multiple firearms and trafficking‑level narcotics. The case remains under investigation.

Three brothers opened Byte near USF, serving crispy smash burgers, hand-cut fries and late-night milkshakes on the 56th Street dining strip.

Brandon Hagel’s two third‑period goals and Max Crozier’s booming hit powered Tampa Bay’s 3-2 comeback in Montreal, knotting the first‑round series at 2-2.

Five teenagers were taken into custody after troopers used a PIT maneuver to stop a stolen SUV on U.S. 19 in Clearwater. Deputies and K-9 teams helped locate suspects who fled into an apartment complex.

Sarasota County deputies executed a search warrant in Venice on April 23 and arrested a man who now faces four counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Digital forensics teams are continuing the investigation.

A 39-year-old Polk City man died after an ATV crash on Fussell Road; detectives say a passing vehicle may have struck him. Investigators are asking for dashcam tips.

A new Tampa Bay Business Journal ranking shows production builders closed roughly 21,000 homes in 2025 and started more than 20,000; the pipeline and incentives will shape 2026.

Sheriff Grady Judd's X post names a man called "Cesar" as allegedly 'here illegally' and linked to vehicle burglaries in Winter Haven. Officials haven't published charges or identifying details.

The Buccaneers head into the draft with the 15th pick tonight; mocks favor defense and names like Akheem Mesidor keep surfacing. Here’s what Tampa Bay fans should watch.

A free July 4 waterfront festival at Julian B. Lane Park will close with a 250‑drone light show and fireworks as part of Tampa’s America 250 programming.

A Davis Islands waterfront estate at 52 Ladoga Ave is listed for $21,999,000. The 18,568-sq-ft home includes terraces, a pool and extensive bay frontage.

Tampa will open applications May 1 for a new Microgrant Program offering $1,500–$3,000 grants plus loan down‑payment assistance and a Fresh Food Initiative.

Two long-running Skyline Chili restaurants in Fort Myers and Naples have closed after 38 years. The company says the longtime franchisee retired and it’s seeking new owners.