Applebee’s corporate will acquire a 57-unit Tampa franchisee after a Chapter 11 filing that lists roughly $22 million in liabilities and multiple local closures.

Hillsborough detectives say three people were arrested after roughly $75,000 in high-end liquor was recovered from a Tampa distributor. Charges include grand theft and dealing in stolen property.

A morning fire at a Citgo on West Busch Boulevard closed lanes and slowed traffic; firefighters reported no injuries and investigators are on scene.

Three Pensacola residents were indicted on federal charges including bank fraud, passport fraud and aggravated identity theft; a jury trial is set for May 4, 2026. The case follows a multiagency investigation.

Manatee County deputies say Amado Sanchez is wanted on weapons and cocaine charges; the sheriff's office posted a bulletin asking for tips.

A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested in Port Richey on March 24 and charged with domestic aggravated battery. The sheriff suspended him without pay as criminal and internal probes continue.

Pasco County wants to renew a one‑mill property tax that funds salary supplements for teachers and staff. The school board has asked the county to put the question on the November ballot.

Court papers say detectives used digital records to tie a Tampa man to a Ruskin fentanyl death; the suspect now faces a murder charge.

A person was found shot Tuesday inside the Centro Ybor parking garage in Tampa; the victim was hospitalized and police are investigating.

Hub Tampa Fowler will add 1,195 beds near USF across three buildings, bringing new amenities and hundreds of parking spots as part of the RITHM redevelopment.

St. Pete Beach approved new wireless rules that encourage a 40‑ft buffer but stop short of making it mandatory, prompting residents to say poles are still too close to homes and raising legal questions.

Two Tampa men were arrested after detectives tied them to the theft of a rare Mega Gengar ex card taken from a local hobby shop.

Pilates reformer studios, IV infusions and recovery spas are replacing storefronts across Tampa Bay as landlords court appointment-driven tenants.