St. Petersburg has asked consultants to study whether a downtown convention center — possibly on the 86‑acre Tropicana Field site — would make economic sense.

A Tampa officer fired a single round during a Hyde Park foot chase; no one was hit and a 24-year-old man was arrested on multiple drug charges.

Rep. Kathy Castor presented $3.15M to help turn the former Edward White Hospital into 71 affordable senior apartments and an on-site clinic.

St. Petersburg will dredge Bartlett Lake next week as the opening move in a multi‑phase, roughly $30M effort to cut chronic flooding in south St. Pete.

A 37‑year‑old registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday in Sarasota during a multi‑agency crimes‑against‑children operation. He now faces 10 counts of promoting child pornography.

Officer Ramon Ortega was fired after his duty belt — with a department-issued handgun and Taser — was recovered behind a Pasco County dumpster.

Hurricane Eddie’s reopened on Thursday after 16 months of repairs, a visible sign that Gulfport’s waterfront recovery is gaining momentum.

Pasco Sheriff's Office warns callers impersonating deputies are demanding payment for 'missed' jury duty; officials say do not send money and report the calls.

One child was killed and another critically injured after a hit-and-run outside Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven; police are searching for the driver and asking for tips.

The Air Force placed The Michaels Organization on a performance improvement plan after residents reported mold and illness at MacDill housing. Families and lawmakers want faster, visible fixes.

Hotel‑branded towers and waterfront penthouses have pushed Tampa Bay's condo prices to new highs. Developers and buyers are reshaping the market.

A Dade City rancher says a pack of dogs has killed several cattle since November, prompting Pasco County Animal Services to patrol the area. Neighbors say some of the dogs were shot while attacking livestock.

A two-vehicle crash at Kings Highway and County Road 761 near Arcadia killed one person and closed the intersection for hours. Troopers are investigating.