spARK Labs filled all available offices with 45 startups and has started a waitlist as it expands programming and partnerships in St. Pete’s Innovation District.

A $15 million proposal would turn the former Hall on Franklin into 1701, a multi-tenant food, bar and nightlife hub on Yellow Brick Row. The lineup includes a sports social club and a retro dance hall.

Storms are likely Monday afternoon in Tampa with gusty winds and a high rip current risk at area beaches. Expect heavy downpours and a cooler week after the front.

Warm morning gives way to likely storms this afternoon. A strong cold front Monday brings cooler air and choppy seas.

A multi-vessel blaze near the Tampa Yacht & Country Club sent thick smoke across the marina; crews and the Coast Guard responded and at least one boat sank.

A Thomas family rezoning could turn riverside pastures into nearly 4,000 homes, drawing local alarm over water, wildlife and narrow roads. County commissioners will consider a referral on April 9, 2026.

A 20-year-old Port Charlotte man was sentenced to 25 years after authorities say a large fentanyl stash was seized. Prosecutors say the weight of the drug triggered the mandatory minimum.

Swig now runs two Lutz shops and franchise partners say construction for a Wesley Chapel location at Curley and Overpass has begun.

Longlake Preserve is wrapping up in Largo as Habitat moves to build roughly 100 more townhomes on a nearby eight‑acre parcel. The shift reflects land and cost pressures in Pinellas.

Skanska won a $77M Hillsborough County contract to rebuild Stewart Middle and Just Elementary into a shared 135,000‑sq‑ft campus. Construction is slated for Feb 2026 through early 2028.

Two people were shot while sitting in a car near a Clearwater park Thursday evening; police are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.

A federal judge has enjoined Clearwater’s five‑foot vehicle buffer zone outside the Bread and Roses clinic, renewing a local clash over safety and free speech.

State officials say more than 10,000 recruits have received $5,000 signing bonuses as part of a $67.9M recruitment push — but lawmakers and watchdogs are now questioning funding and vetting.