John Carlson signed a two‑year, $17M deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, giving the Bolts a veteran top‑pairing defenseman and a power‑play quarterback.

Clover and Lindell paid $13.3M for the Westwood Center in Westshore and plan to rebrand and invest to boost leasing.

Snook Haven’s riverfront rebuild is nearing substantial completion, with a new pier, pavilion and concession area in place and a fall 2026 reopening expected. The project aims to protect the site from future floods while keeping its Old Florida vibe.

BayCare says it will partner with Zipline to deliver prescriptions, lab samples and urgent supplies by drone from Pinellas County starting in late 2027. The system will use tethered pods and local charging stations to speed deliveries across Tampa Bay.

A Pinellas volunteer youth baseball coach was arrested and held on $5,000 bond after authorities say he sent sexually explicit images to a teenager. Digital messages and photos are central to the probe.

A Lakeland man faces criminal charges after investigators say he struck an ambulance and fled, injuring a paramedic. Authorities say the case is under active investigation.

Nearly 40 years after Opal Weil was found dead, investigators say DNA genealogy identified a suspect and the case is moving toward trial in Pinellas County.

State funding will help replace Treasure Island's storm‑damaged police and fire stations; crews have been operating from trailers since the 2024 storms.

Video posted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff27s Office shows a man pointing a firearm while driving a vehicle reported stolen from a Plant City yard; deputies arrested him on multiple felony charges.

An overnight shooting near The Meadows left a man with life‑threatening injuries in St. Petersburg; police say the investigation is active and no suspect is in custody.

Blind Tiger is expanding into Rivergate Tower, adding a second downtown Tampa outpost with coffee and food near the Riverwalk.

Troopers say a 1999 Ford Ranger tied to a fatal Clewiston hit-and-run was posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace before investigators recovered the vehicle. Tips are being sought.

Lakeland's Red, White and Kaboom returns this Friday at Lake Mirror. Expect live music, food trucks and a 9 p.m. fireworks finale amid heat warnings.