Charlotte County in Southwest Florida implements a new watering schedule to address water shortages, assigning watering days by address number and allowing only early morning irrigation to conserve water.

Tampa Theatre will close its main auditorium this spring for a months‑long restoration as the nonprofit races to finish repairs and modern upgrades in time for its 100th birthday. The work is backed by public funds and private donors.

A man in his mid-30s was found shot inside a West Tampa home on the 3000 block of W Spruce Street; police recovered a firearm and are investigating.

Rep. Greg Steube asked the DOJ to investigate states that don’t offer religious exemptions to vaccine mandates, naming New York, California, Maine and Connecticut.

A proposed four‑story self‑storage project in Tacoma would clear most vegetation on a one‑acre lot and remove up to 37 Garry oaks — some possibly centuries old — prompting broad public opposition and a city review.

The City of Dunedin addressed a dispute with Baking by the Sea regarding compliance with local business operation codes and refuted social media claims about permitting fees.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office celebrated Sheriff Chronister's 34th anniversary, highlighting his service and influence on the agency and community.

Pinellas County Utilities lifted the boil water notice for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, and Tierra Verde, assuring the water meets safety standards.

Clear and warm Saturday with highs near 81°F. Patchy fog overnight and a line of storms possible Sunday night.

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.