A cherry picker toppled onto a parked car at The Wave Condos in St. Petersburg; the owner was not inside and details remain limited.

State DMV systems faltered Wednesday, delaying renewals and registrations across Florida. Officials say technicians are working to restore services.

ANODNB stages a farewell at Crowbar this Sunday as the Ybor venue winds down its lease; local drum-and-bass vets will play a $5 show in a cramped room.

Related Group has proposed a 346-unit, four-story apartment building at RITHM, the former University Mall near USF. The filing is one of the clearest signs yet of market-rate housing moving into the 100‑acre redevelopment.

A woman was bitten by an alligator while swimming at Wallace Brooks Park on Saturday; FWC trappers are on scene and removal efforts are underway.

Two major criminal cases begin at the Hillsborough County courthouse Wednesday, including the 2023 killing of Alana Sims and a 2025 officer‑involved shooting with Tampa police.

A foreclosure complaint threatens Motorworks Brewing's flagship Bradenton production facility and could tie up its liquor license, putting events and taproom operations at risk.

Walmart has filed plans for a roughly 178,000‑sq‑ft Supercenter on about 21 acres at SR 54 and the Suncoast Parkway in Odessa as Pasco County begins its review. The proposal includes a fuel center and new road connections.

A Tampa guest turned a $125 spin into a $1.25M Dragon Link jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa. The casino and local outlets confirmed the seven‑figure payout.

La Stima will host Double Six, a coffee-and-brunch concept from the same team, opening June 6 in Ybor City. The move turns the wine bar into a day-to-night spot.

Small fires inside Pop Stansell Park bathrooms have deputies boosting patrols and asking residents for tips. Officials say the incidents appear deliberate but caused little damage.

Longo's Legacy Weekend on July 11–12 at Tropicana Field will include a Hall of Fame induction, the retirement of Evan Longoria’s No. 3 and giveaways for early fans.

A 28-year-old Wauchula man died after his pickup crossed the center line and struck a semi on SR 62 east of Bunker Hill Road; FHP is investigating.