The St. Petersburg City Council is set to vote on a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium and redevelopment of the Gas Plant district, with prior concerns over cost and haste being addressed.

The article discusses a WalletHub report which shows that California cities are challenging for first-time homebuyers due to high costs, in contrast to Florida cities that are more welcoming and affordable.

Florida's My Safe Florida Home program quickly ran out of its $200 million budget meant for homeowners to weather-proof their homes, leaving new applicants without funds.

A Florida man, Garth Walton, was arrested on charges of assaulting officers during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. This adds to over 1,470 individuals charged since the incident.

Steven Stamkos pens an emotional farewell to Tampa Bay Lightning in The Players' Tribune, reflecting on his 16-year legacy before relocating to the Nashville Predators.

Steven Stamkos says an emotional goodbye to the Tampa Bay Lightning and reflects on his 16 years with the team as he prepares to join the Nashville Predators.

The search for Maria Gomez-Perez, a 12-year-old girl from Georgia, continues as she may now be in Florida. Authorities offer a $50,000 reward for information.

A man died while kayaking on Lake Annie in Polk County. His overturned kayak was found by friends, and his body was later recovered by search teams. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

Fire at Mexican grocery in Dover claims one life; firefighter also hospitalized. Firefighters faced a fully engulfed building and blocked roads to combat the blaze. The cause remains under investigation.

Silvio Franco Peralta was charged with murder and other crimes related to a Tampa homicide where he allegedly sought to dispose of evidence connected to another murder.

Hillsborough County conducted a mosquito control operation by aerial spraying Dibrom over South Tampa, with potential repeat sessions if needed due to weather conditions. Residents can sign up for notifications on the county's website.

The Tampa City unveils the Heat Resilience Playbook to protect vulnerable communities against rising temperatures, focusing on sustainable measures and immediate relief actions.

A fatal crash in Tampa, involving a DUI suspect, resulted in one woman's death and injuries to others. The suspect, Terrence Jenkins, faces multiple charges.