A Tampa inmate who faced child-sex charges died after being found unresponsive at Falkenburg Road Jail. Hillsborough detectives have opened an in-custody death investigation.

A Tampa mother filed a complaint after officers searched her 15‑year‑old on private property without an adult present, reigniting 'biking while Black' concerns as the city debates e‑bike rules.

A North Port diver says she was nearly dragged after a passing boat snagged her dive-flag line off Venice Beach; state wildlife officials are investigating.

A pre‑dawn U‑Haul stop on Causeway Boulevard produced about 5.5 pounds of suspected cocaine and an arrest, deputies say.

Kolter Multifamily filed plans for a 280‑unit Alton apartment project in Brandon, adding nearly 300 rental homes to the Tampa Bay suburbs.

A 43-year-old Port Charlotte woman is jailed after deputies say she fired at a car after a juvenile fight at Lake Betty Park; no injuries were reported.

Tom McCarthy has staged a star‑studded shoot at the Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach; local extras and period vehicles are being sought for scenes April 6–8.

Olive Garden and Seasons 52 are planned for Gateway Plaza in Wesley Chapel, joining new retail and medical tenants in a fast-growing trade area.

Sandra Bradbury was sworn in as Pinellas Park’s mayor as new council members took their oaths and council meetings were scheduled for Tuesday nights at City Hall.

A Pinellas Park man was federally indicted after his infant nearly died from fentanyl; investigators say a Jan. 14 search turned up drugs and firearms.

Pinellas County detectives arrested Patrick Rainey Young on multiple felony counts tied to alleged sexual contact with a 15‑year‑old; the Crimes Against Children Unit says the probe is ongoing.

Two semis collided on U.S. 98 at SR 471 in Lakeland, killing one and spilling hazardous materials. The highway was closed and traffic rerouted while crews secured the scene.

Miami‑born Pura Vida has filed plans for a 4,209‑sq‑ft café with outdoor seating at 1038 Water Street, bringing its all‑day breakfast and bowls to downtown Tampa. The project is under city review and no opening date has been set.