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.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office seeks public help to identify two theft suspects from a Trinity business and shares images of them from the January 31 incident.

Bradenton's Lazy Goat food truck is taking its smoked meats into a storefront at 2001 Ninth St W, promising barbecue, Southern plates and daily service.

Greenlane will open its fifth Tampa Bay drive-thru in Wesley Chapel next month and aims to add 2–3 new stores a year as it tests the region. The chain leans on compact, drive-thru-only sites and local partnerships as it grows.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office's Missing and Abducted Child (MAC) Team is federally-certified and trained in search techniques to swiftly respond to missing children cases.