An 18-year-old man was killed after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Dale Mabry Highway north of Idlewild Avenue West. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

Blustery, sunny Monday in Tampa with gusty winds and elevated fire danger. A cold start is expected Tuesday morning.

Disco Presents and Sunset Events say the Sunset Music Festival will return in 2027 rebranded as Sunset On The River — a limited, waterfront festival Feb. 20–21 at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.

A sewage leak at George M. Steinbrenner Field soaked clubhouse bathrooms and ornamental ponds, forcing closures and pushing player interviews into hallways.

Pinellas Park will cut the ribbon on Sprowls Horizon Sports Park next Saturday, opening a two-day festival of youth games, vendors and a renovated outdoor rink. The park aims to host tournaments and family programming year-round.

Fog and light rain slow the Sunday commute. A strong cold front brings gusts, falling temperatures and rip-current hazards through Tuesday.

Warm Saturday with patchy predawn fog, then a strong cold front arrives Sunday morning. Expect showers, gusty winds and a big temperature drop into next week.

A door‑to‑door solicitor was shot at Providence Townhomes in south Brandon; deputies arrested 38‑year‑old Reginald McGee, the sheriff's office says.

Dense pre‑sunrise fog will ease to sunny, warm afternoons near 84°F; showers arrive Sunday and a sharp cool down could bring near‑freezing inland temps early next week.

Charlotte County is relocating its utility payment center to Promenades Mall starting March 9, with walk-ins no longer accepted at the Murdock Administration Center.

Hillsborough County extends emergency burn ban due to dry conditions, with some exclusions like barbecuing and approved burns; over 39,626 acres burned by wildfires.

Tampa's South Howard flood plan faces fresh scrutiny as costs near $100 million and local debate intensifies.

Pinellas County Schools will charge $50 per sport beginning in fall 2026, capped at $200 per family. The district says the fee will help expand programs and won’t block kids who can’t pay immediately.