Florida homeowners have until April 15 to legally exclude bats without a permit; maternity season runs April 16–Aug. 14 to protect flightless pups.

Live Nation will operate a new concert venue at Gasworx, the 50‑acre redevelopment west of Ybor City, expanding Tampa's mid‑size live‑music options.

A New Port Richey pastor and former Pasco deputy was arrested in early April on lewd and lascivious charges involving multiple juvenile victims; investigators say allegations span 2021–2026.

A 28‑year‑old Tampa man died after a Dodge Durango rolled over on westbound I‑4 early Monday. Troopers say the driver was ejected and a passenger suffered only minor injuries.

MLB is producing the Rays' local telecasts and launched Rays.TV for in-market streaming. Here’s what it costs, which channels carry games, and what out-of-market fans should know.

Tampa's Rivergate Tower has a new owner. Andrew Wright's Ally Capital Group says it will spend millions updating the downtown landmark.

A LaBelle man turned a $5 scratch-off into a $1 million top prize and chose a $640,000 lump-sum when he claimed the win in late December.

A late-night shooting in Haines City's Charles Cove left a man dead and detectives have opened an active investigation.

Hot and muggy Sunday with a mid‑afternoon chance of scattered storms. A front arrives Monday, bringing cooler, breezy and rainier conditions through midweek.

Polk County cybercrime detectives arrested a 50-year-old Lakeland man after tracing 46 child sexual‑abuse files to a Champion Drive residence. Forensic review of seized electronics is ongoing.

Lawmakers approved short‑term lot‑rent aid, but broader rules to force park owners to justify hikes failed in committee, leaving mobile‑home residents uneasy.

T.Land Boba Tea Lounge is slated for 420 Citi Centre St in Winter Haven, according to plan-review paperwork and state business filings. The owners have not yet announced an opening date.

Leestma Management has filed Chapter 11 after its Bradenton Beach marina project ran into receivership and financing trouble. Court records show the company will operate as debtor-in-possession while a plan is prepared.