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Court papers say detectives used digital records to tie a Tampa man to a Ruskin fentanyl death; the suspect now faces a murder charge.
A person was found shot Tuesday inside the Centro Ybor parking garage in Tampa; the victim was hospitalized and police are investigating.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Hub Tampa Fowler will add 1,195 beds near USF across three buildings, bringing new amenities and hundreds of parking spots as part of the RITHM redevelopment.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
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.
Retail & Industry in ...
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.
Arts & Culture in ...
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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
Community & Society in ...
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.
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