Lee County deputies, FWC crews and drone pilots rescued an injured mother manatee and her calf from the Orange River; both were sent to ZooTampa for care.

Three of the five defendants in the 2024 ambush killing of rapper Julio Foolio asked a judge this week to be tried separately, citing publicity and conflicting defenses.

Federal prosecutors say a Palmetto man has been charged with illegally disposing of a body, but the announcement offers few details.

Jason Licht said Mike Evans has "earned the right" to explore options after Combine comments, while the receiver's agent confirmed he will test the market. The coming meetings and cap math will decide whether Evans stays in Tampa Bay.

An internal command review board found a St. Petersburg officer guilty of sharing protected police records with a suspect in the Seminole Hard Rock explosives probe; the officer has resigned. The case remains under criminal and administrative review.

Jeff's Bagel Run has opened in South Tampa, serving scratch-made bagels, rotating daily specials and an array of whipped spreads for the morning crowd.

A Pasco County school employee was federally indicted on charges alleging possession of child sex abuse material, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.

A Lakeland cleaning business owner was arrested after deputies say she stole and pawned more than $12,000 in gold and diamonds from clients. Detectives traced multiple pawn transactions to local shops.

AAM 15 Management bought the 125-room Home2 Suites in Brandon for about $32.1 million, expanding its Florida portfolio and deepening its Tampa Bay presence.

A Fire Weather Watch covered Pinellas County on Feb. 23 as forecasters warned low humidity and gusty winds could make fires spread fast. Local agencies urged no outdoor burning.

A Lake Mary man accused of a January I‑4 getaway was arrested weeks later when deputies recognized his car on the same stretch of highway.

Tampa Fire Rescue says crews are on scene at the Olive Garden on East Busch Boulevard; eastbound lanes near 26th–30th streets are down to one lane.

St. Petersburg reports a 16% drop in violent crime and its fewest homicides since 1967 as new youth prevention programs prepare to launch.