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.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are posing as Assistant Chief Deputy Paul Carey and pressing residents for payments via apps, gift cards or crypto. Verify callback numbers and report suspicious calls.

Clear, muggy morning and highs near 89°F. Storms become likely Thursday with a stronger front expected next week.

Realtor.com data show about 64% of Florida listings carried HOA dues in 2025 and the state's median monthly HOA runs well above the national norm.

Opening statements set up competing accounts in the 2022 Clearwater Beach tire‑iron killing — prosecutors pointed to texts and surveillance while defense denied a role.

A local bill would ask Hillsborough voters in 2026 whether to elect the county's schools chief, shifting the post from an appointed job to a partisan, four‑year office starting in 2028.

A Florida bill would bar taking threatened marine animals for exhibition after a viral video showed a giant manta hauled from Panama City waters.

Buffalo-born Wingnutz is opening a Lakeland location and will start accepting franchise offers later this spring. Public filings show a Florida LLC has been formed as the brand eyes national growth.

Patchy fog early Tuesday gives way to sun and highs near 90°F. A cold front Thursday raises the chance of showers and thunderstorms.

TECO’s longtime downtown building at 702 N. Franklin St. is listed for sale as its Sarasota-based owner plans a major renovation. The move tests downtown’s ability to replace a large office anchor.

A private plane landed without its landing gear at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport on Sunday afternoon; video of the touchdown was published by WTSP.