Lakewood Ranch's Intelligence Ventures will open a Tampa‑based national accelerator this fall to fast‑track seed‑stage AI‑healthcare startups into pilots and funding.

A 21-year-old Minneola woman died early June 30 after her Mazda went off County Road 478 in Sumter County, struck a tree and caught fire. Troopers say the crash happened on a curve and remains under investigation.

A 28-year-old was arrested after deputies say he smashed a display case at University Square Mall and fled with about $50,000 in jewelry.

Seven proposals for the Commerce Park site landed on city desks, offering ideas from an innovation hub to a boutique hotel. The decision will shape the Deuces' next chapter.

A KFF–The Trace analysis and survivor reporting show uninsured Floridians are often discharged quickly after gunshot treatment, left with large bills and spotty follow-up.

Sarasota County's Emergency Services is seeking a 9.5% budget increase and about $17 million to shore up south-county response gaps.

Hot and humid Sunday in Tampa with highs near 96°F and heat index up to 107. Scattered afternoon storms could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Dominick Occhicone, 80, convicted in the 1986 slayings of his ex‑girlfriend's parents. The decision sets off expedited legal deadlines.

OneBlood warns O‑positive and O‑negative supplies are critically low in Tampa Bay. Officials say donors aged 16+ should schedule appointments this week to rebuild hospital reserves.

FWC recovered a two‑year‑old panther (UCFP506) after a suspected vehicle strike on SR 29 in Collier County. The agency and local outlets urge motorists to slow down.

Polk County deputies arrested a 53-year-old Lakeland man after an alleged assault on a police K‑9 during a roommate dispute off County Road 542.

SESCO has opened a high‑capacity import terminal at Port Redwing with nearly 100,000‑ton storage and a giant ship unloader, aiming to speed deliveries for Florida builders.

A 17‑year‑old in Brandon was arrested after investigators say he held his girlfriend at gunpoint and assaulted her; he now faces multiple felony charges.