A newly obtained radar report flagged 16 subsurface anomalies beside Marti‑Colon Cemetery; residents want archaeological verification before trenching starts.

Candidate qualifying closed Feb. 17, locking municipal lineups in Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey and Saint Leo for the April 14 election. Voters should check registration and ID now.

Hillsborough County detectives say a 16‑year‑old was arrested after officers seized devices that allegedly contained child sexual abuse material and bestiality files. The sheriff called the conduct serious.

Fort Myers police say a Feb. 12 child‑assault investigation led to a weeklong search; U.S. Marshals arrested Hector Ramon Villalta Ortiz in Houston on Feb. 18.

Duke Energy is burying power lines and installing self‑healing switches across Pinellas County to reduce outages and speed restorations. Crews are already working in Clearwater.

A Wauchula man was arrested after a 911 call led police to the body of an 18-year-old woman. Authorities say the case appears isolated while detectives continue their probe.

Atlanta's Rreal Tacos will open its first Florida location at 808 N Franklin in downtown Tampa this fall. The chain is known for street tacos and a big agave program.

Hillsborough County seeks residents for advisory boards; applications due March 11, 2026. Volunteers must be local voters and can serve on one board, with roles unpaid and possibly requiring background checks.

A late-night fire at a Sebring manufactured home Wednesday night killed two people and sent another to a trauma center. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.

A 23-year-old Lakeland man died after his Jeep flipped in Mulberry; deputies say he was ejected and unbelted. The crash is under investigation.

Charlotte County announces a week of public government meetings starting on February 23, 2026, covering housing, infrastructure, and transportation planning.

A Clearwater man was arrested after an affidavit says he put a minor in a 'guillotine' chokehold that restricted the child's airway for at least 45 seconds.

Traffic delays are expected on Midway Boulevard from February 18-20 due to Lumos Fiber installing underground fiber, causing intermittent lane closures.