A Tampa man pleaded guilty after a March 2024 sting in which federal agents say he sold a ghost gun and 28 grams of meth to an undercover officer.

BayCare filed plans for a $22.5M interventional radiology expansion at St. Anthony’s Hospital, part of an ongoing campus buildout in downtown St. Petersburg.

Tampa Police confirmed Assistant Chief Ruth Cate is on administrative leave. The city and department have not disclosed why; attorneys say no paperwork has been provided.

High‑speed offshore powerboats and jet‑skis take over the St. Pete Pier District this Friday–Sunday. Free viewing and a Friday Pit Party are on the schedule; organizers expect roughly 60,000 visitors.

Realtor.com data show mobile homes often cost far less than single‑family houses and — when sold with land — can build equity over time, giving some buyers a path into ownership.

A Tampa franchisor is scaling Gigglewaters after a record year, rolling out franchised restaurants and GiggleTruck units across Pinellas.

A proposed 10‑acre youth sports campus on Boyette Road has drawn packed hearings and a sharp split between Lithia residents and supporters.

A construction-hit gas line in South Tampa touched off a hazmat response and multiple street closures Tuesday afternoon.

Kolter paid $96M for the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, putting a major downtown waterfront parcel in play. The acquisition fuels speculation about condos or mixed‑use reuse.

A pickup on I‑4 near Plant City carrying two missile‑like objects prompted a bomb squad response; technicians later ruled the items plastic props and the driver was released.

A fatal crash at mile marker 30 on I-275 southbound in St. Petersburg left three lanes closed after a vehicle struck a utility pole and caught fire. Crews remain on scene.

A new fast-casual in Brandon is serving Puerto Rican‑style loaded baked potatoes and stuffed plantains. The counter lets diners build hearty island-influenced spuds.

Police are investigating after a man was shot outside Five Below at the Shoppes at Tyrone Square in St. Petersburg. Authorities are asking witnesses to contact the St. Petersburg Police tip line.