Gunfire at the Royal Breeze Apartments in Clearwater left one man wounded and taken to Bayfront as a trauma alert; detectives say there is no ongoing threat.

Bodycam shows Sarasota officers charging into a burning house on N. Osprey Ave and pulling two adults to safety. Both suffered minor injuries and the State Fire Marshal is investigating.

A Fort Meade man claimed a $2 million top prize from the $2,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off and took a $1.276M lump-sum payout. The ticket was bought at a local beverage store.

A short video appears to show two people on the elevated rails of the Cheetah Hunt coaster without fall protection, prompting safety questions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Plan-review filings show Bamboo Charlies will open at 4930 Floramar Terrace in New Port Richey. Owners say details and a timeline are still pending.

St. Petersburg announced about $32 million in upgrades for flood-prone Shore Acres, including a pump station at the neighborhood's low point. Residents say pumps alone may not stop surge risk.

A quick guide to Plant City9s April 7, 2026 municipal election: key dates, early voting at City Hall, mail-ballot deadlines and who9s running.

Plan-review filings show Mattison’s may open at 16003 Valencia Club Drive in Valencia Lakes, a potential fifth location for the Sarasota restaurant group.

Residents rallied in Fort Meade over a proposed hyperscale data center, saying water, jobs and transparency questions remain as officials weigh approvals.

Lane closures on Peachland Blvd between Harbor Blvd and Birchcrest Blvd due to underground power line installation from Feb 24-26. Expect delays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hillsborough County hosts ShredFest 2026 for free document shredding and electronic disposal to prevent identity theft, on March 7 at Veterans Memorial Park.

A long-awaited 202-unit workforce complex on Fruitville Road has broken ground and will hold rents for essential workers under a layered funding plan.

Tampa police renewed a manhunt after the Jan. 22 killing of 16-year-old Miracle Cromwell; a 17-year-old is wanted and Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000.