Pinellas County's $125.7M beach renourishment began, but more than 100 beachfront owners refused temporary easements — leaving gaps in protection and complicating federal funding.

A Citrus County search warrant led deputies to seize meth and fentanyl and arrest three people at an Inverness home, officials said. Charges include alleged trafficking and possession.

Two dogs were dumped from a rented U‑Haul behind a Largo mall; one died and the other is critically injured as rescues seek tips and funds.

A passing attempt on Commonwealth Avenue ended in a head-on crash that killed two motorcyclists and a Clermont man, closing SR‑33 for hours while detectives investigated.

TPA’s Airside D and a larger concessions revamp will place more dining and retail near gates, promising quicker, higher‑quality options for travelers. Vendors should watch upcoming solicitations.

A Nokomis man is being held without bond after a woman woke to find a stranger in her bed. Authorities say he faces multiple charges, but court filings remain sparse.

A traffic stop on I‑75 led deputies to arrest three Colombian nationals tied to two Tampa home burglaries that investigators say netted about $137,000 in stolen property. Authorities say surveillance video linked the vehicle to both break‑ins.

Julia Scott says she’ll attend every hearing after deputies say her father was shot and killed by his ex-wife. The suspect faces a Manatee County murder charge and is tied to a Tampa death.

Muggy Saturday in Tampa with highs near 88°F and patchy morning fog. A slight chance of brief evening showers may affect the commute.

A Tampa man was federally indicted on charges alleging he tried to coerce a minor into producing sexual images and sent obscene material to someone he believed was under 16.

A 56‑year‑old Tampa man was arrested after deputies say he was seen entering multiple vehicles in the Ranchwood Lane area; a K‑9 later took him into custody.

Cloudy start in Tampa. Highs near 86°F Friday with a slight chance of late showers.

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike was struck by a Nissan Rogue in Winter Haven Wednesday night, Polk County deputies say. Investigators are working the scene.