St. Pete Beach commissioners left the door open to a property-tax increase, but residents will get more chances to weigh in before a final decision.

St. Pete’s third annual construction expo brings more than 80 vendor booths, workshops and networking opportunities to The Coliseum.

ZooTampa’s elephant painting experience returns with behind-the-scenes access, animal training and a starry keepsake.

Lakeland's school-zone warning period ends next Tuesday, when 14 cameras begin mailing $100 civil citations to speeding drivers.

An 18-year-old Tampa defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter in James McClendon Jr.'s killing after prosecutors dropped the initial murder charge.

A veteran-led stage production about the Operation Pineapple Express rescue effort is coming to Tampa for three performances.

A Weeki Wachee house fire spread to a neighboring home early Monday, but residents escaped unharmed and the second property was unoccupied.

Fort Pierce has 90 more days to address nearly $16,000 in state fines tied to Little Jim’s docks. The extension adds another twist to the landmark waterfront property’s lease fight.

Tampa starts clear Monday, but storms return through the afternoon as the heat index nears 97°F. Area beaches also face dangerous rip currents through the evening.

Tampa faces a stormy Sunday with a 70% rain chance, heavy downpours and dangerous rip currents along Gulf beaches.

Dunedin merchants want a city-approved "Sip and Stroll" district to revive downtown traffic as summer sales slide. Commissioners have not scheduled a vote.

A Carnival Paradise cruise returning to Tampa ended with a federal arrest after a Georgia man allegedly attacked his fiancée aboard the ship.

Tampa General is expanding its AquaFence defenses, adding storm drains, check valves and protection for six more buildings before the next major hurricane.