Deputies released photos after a teal-and-white Ford F‑350 dually and a pontoon were taken from a Homosassa property; case #2026‑3753 is active.

County commissioners approved $95 million for 10 stormwater projects, from culvert repairs to a $30M Ruskin sewer overhaul. The funding comes from a HUD disaster‑recovery grant and targets about 370,000 residents.

Neighbors filmed deputies and a licensed trapper removing a large alligator from a Wesley Chapel driveway. Officials say the animal was secured and removed by crews.

Fire crews have stopped forward progress on a wildfire off Bexley Village Drive as county burn bans remain in effect across parts of central Florida.

A Shell in Nokomis sold the lone Fantasy 5 evening jackpot Saturday, paying $126,700. The Florida Lottery says prizes $600+ must be claimed at district offices or headquarters.

Florida Highway Patrol says a white work truck struck a school-bus stop arm in Myakka City Friday; 15 students were aboard and none were injured. Troopers are asking witnesses to come forward.

An 87-year-old Land O' Lakes bicyclist was killed on U.S. 41 after being struck by a motorcycle north of Swans Landing Drive. FHP says the motorcyclist was hospitalized and is investigating.

A roastery-bakery and a brick-and-mortar butcher have opened on Auburndale's Main Street as the city pursues downtown revitalization.

A Dade City community bank faces an OCC enforcement order, shareholder suits and whistleblower claims over AML and payments practices.

Clear and sunny in Tampa with highs near 86°F today. Warming continues into the weekend with a slight inland shower chance Sunday.

A Punta Gorda five‑acre lot has triggered a lawsuit over a six‑figure scrub‑jay mitigation fee. The case could test whether federal protections apply the same way to species found only in one state.

HART used an Earth Day event at TPA to highlight a $32,037,390 FTA award that will replace aging diesel buses and finish the agency’s shift to CNG. The move promises cleaner air and about $1M in annual maintenance savings.

Clear and warm across Tampa today with highs near 85°F. Small chance of inland storms Saturday and Sunday.