Shonnika Denise opened Synergy Sweets on West Hillsborough Avenue, serving made-to-order cheesecakes, cupcakes and a weekly rotating menu that’s become a local draw.

Philly Pretzel Factory has listed a 'Coming Soon' South Tampa location at 4231 W. Kennedy Blvd as the chain expands its Florida footprint.

Grand Oaks — the family phase of Largo’s Rainbow Village redevelopment — is lining up permits, tax‑credit financing and county match funding with a target to break ground in early 2027.

Homicide detectives are investigating after a body was found on the 5800 block of 11th Street South in St. Petersburg. Police haven’t identified the victim and say no suspect is in custody.

A volunteer Tarpon Springs youth coach was taken into custody after deputies say he spent months texting and sending explicit material to a 14‑year‑old. The investigation is ongoing.

Hernando County crews responded to a commercial fire on American Flyer Way in Brooksville Monday; one occupant was evacuated and no injuries were reported.

A 31-year-old suspect allegedly rammed a woman's car in Bradenton, led deputies across the Gandy Bridge into Tampa and surrendered after a crash; narcotics and a rifle were recovered.

Veterans from across the country are competing in Tampa this week in the 40th National Veterans Golden Age Games, with dozens of adaptive sports and volunteer opportunities. Events are free and scheduled across downtown venues.

Tampa’s CyberFOX has acquired Timus Networks, adding cloud‑native SASE and zero‑trust access to its MSP‑focused platform after a nine‑figure funding round. The buy aims to simplify security for partners.

Two Gulf Coast men were federally indicted on conspiracy and distribution counts; their trial in Pensacola is scheduled for July 6. The charges carry decades in prison if convictions follow.

An Uber Eats driver was shoved off his e-bike on Sheldon Road; deputies arrested a suspect after a two-day probe.

Drury Hotels has opened a 210-room Drury Plaza in Brandon, the chain’s first in Tampa Bay and its seventh in Florida. The hotel adds flexible meeting space and the brand’s 5:30 Kickback to the Brandon corridor.

Deputies found a person dead Friday in the 16000 block of Delia Street in Wimauma. Investigators say the death is under active investigation and have not released an identity or cause.