A Citrus County jury convicted Dwann Demetrius Ross Jr. of second-degree murder in the May 28, 2024 Colonial Plaza shooting that killed Traske C. Johnson; sentencing is Feb. 24.

A jury convicted Kyle Herrington of second‑degree murder in the October 2023 Auburndale killing after video evidence undermined his Stand Your Ground claim.

Plan-review filings suggest Clark’s Coffee House is headed to 3875 Central Ave in St. Petersburg; the owner was not immediately reachable and no opening date is listed.

The 2026 Prescribed Fire Fest at Edward Medard Conservation Park aims to educate on the benefits of controlled burns for ecosystems and wildfire prevention.

Dense fog is limiting visibility in Tampa this morning; a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. with sun expected by midmorning. Drive carefully.

City staff pared back parts of the Future Land Use draft, steering density toward select transit corridors and tightening coastal protections after heavy public comment.

Man with extensive criminal history, Kenneth Allan Smith, was arrested by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for possession of a firearm and threatening a witness. Sheriff Chronister highlighted the threat posed by convicts with illegal firearms.

Hillsborough Pet Resource Center's "Fur-ever Valentine" event offers free pet adoptions on Valentine's Day to encourage residents to adopt dogs and cats.

A 67-year-old man was shot to death on the 1900 block of West Green Street Wednesday; police say the attack does not appear random and are seeking witnesses.

Dense fog is limiting visibility across Tampa this morning with a Dense Fog Advisory through 10 AM. Mild day ahead, but showers and storms may arrive Sunday.

Pasco deputies seized 255.8 grams of fentanyl in Holiday and arrested two on armed‑trafficking charges. Authorities say the haul represents tens of thousands of possible lethal doses.

After months of repairs, Friendly Tavern reopened on the Redington Strip, bringing back karaoke, a tiki hut and a refreshed menu.

Markis Maxwell, 41, from Palmetto has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession on top of existing time for other crimes.