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.

An early Sunday shooting near the Branch Forbes Road I‑4 ramp in Plant City left one man dead; detectives are asking anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

An 18-year-old Lakeland woman was arrested after a late-night scuffle with deputies at Duff Park. Authorities say she struck a sergeant and now faces multiple charges.

Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach opens March 27 with a 24,000‑sq‑ft sand exhibit, concerts and family programming across a 17‑day run.

A lender has moved to foreclose on The Saint Hotel — home to the 82 Degrees restaurant — after storm-related closures squeezed revenue. The property’s future now hinges on court filings or a negotiated fix.

Easy Tiger, a hi‑fi listening lounge from Matt Kaye, is slated to open next month at 915 1st Ave N in St. Pete’s Edge District. The concept pairs vinyl DJs and Klipsch‑McIntosh sound with a 15–18 cocktail menu.

A pre-dawn wrong-way crash on I-75 near mile marker 110 killed a 96-year-old Naples man; a 24-year-old woman was arrested on a DUI-manslaughter charge.

A March 18 sworn declaration from Maya Kowalski accuses her former lead attorney of inappropriate conduct as the 'Take Care of Maya' case heads back to court. The filing raises new questions about lawyer conduct and financing.

A dumpling-focused spot opened on East Fowler near USF, serving made-to-order Xiao Long Bao and pan-fried buns with pickup and delivery options. Early reviews praise the fresh dumplings and boba.

An elevator outage at The Portland in downtown St. Petersburg has left upper-floor residents climbing dozens of flights and missing appointments; replacement parts are expected this weekend.

The Ocean Race will make a North American stop in St. Pete‑Clearwater in 2027, bringing a waterfront race village, education programming and an anticipated tourism boost.