Luma opened at SkyBeach Resort in January, bringing Mediterranean mezze, fire‑grilled fare and dock‑and‑dine access to south St. Pete.

Hardee County deputies say Jose Aguilar was arrested Tuesday on felony sexual‑battery and child‑pornography charges, the sheriff's office said. Investigators are asking for tips.

A Mulberry motorcyclist suffered a concussion and broken arm after a hit-and-run; deputies arrested the driver, who admitted drinking and is being held on an ICE detainer.

Pasco County Fire Rescue is organizing a blood drive to support their Prehospital Blood Transfusion Program. Donors will receive a T-shirt and $20 gift card and are encouraged to pre-register for the February 28 event.

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a shooting on Wine Press Avenue in Riverview. Officials have released few details and the investigation is ongoing.

Mount Hank, a Buckskin Quarter Horse from Tampa Police Department's Mounted Unit, is retiring to live with Officer Rainy Perez, along with another horse and a donkey.

A traffic accident in Hillsborough County escalated to armed robbery when Jorge Rodriguez Leon threatened the other driver for money and stole a gold chain, later arrested by the Sheriff's Office.

A warm, breezy Sunday with gusty afternoon winds. Expect a line of storms tonight and dangerous rip currents at area beaches.

A man was stabbed Saturday in Zephyrhills and taken to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries. Deputies are searching for a suspect.

Polk County Sheriff's Office disrupted two drug trafficking organizations, arresting 51 people and seizing fentanyl, meth, weapons, and cash in Central Florida.

Pasco Sheriff seeks 13-year-old Josiah Ramos, last seen near Tampa Downs Boulevard, Wesley Chapel on February 12. He is 5'2", weighs 120 lbs, with brown hair and eyes, and was wearing a tan hoodie and blue jeans. Public asked to report sightings.

Polk County officials will present results of a large multi‑agency drug sweep that authorities say produced more than 48 arrests and major fentanyl and meth seizures.

A Tampa mother credits school staff’s CPR and an on-site AED with saving her teen after he collapsed at school.