An Apollo Beach businessman was indicted for allegedly using false PPP loan applications to buy a G‑Wagon, a Nebraska hotel and cryptocurrency.

Dozens gathered outside Sen. Jim Boyd’s Bradenton office as activists demand relief from rising electric bills and reforms to how utilities are regulated.

A multimillion-dollar renovation will bring St. Petersburg's Manhattan Casino back as a city-run music and events venue, officials say.

Phone service in Citrus County was briefly disrupted Tuesday; calls were diverted to Sumter County partners and lines were restored at 9:45 p.m.

Heartland for Children and Polk County say more than 500 children were removed from homes across Polk, Hardee and Highlands last year. The agency is recruiting dozens of foster families ahead of May's recognition month.

Patrick Scruggs pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 90 days after a 2023 Howard Frankland Bridge stabbing. The plea was approved by the man he wounded.

Tampa’s Angry Chair Brewing is up for sale for $3 million; the turnkey listing includes equipment, recipes and the brand while owners retain the building. The taproom remains open.

A 61-year-old Bradenton man died after his motorcycle left U.S. 41 and struck a guardrail north of Saffold Park Drive. Troopers say the crash occurred around 4:50 p.m. and is under investigation.

Mostly clear morning; highs near 90°F with a small chance of an isolated inland shower. Midweek stays drier; scattered storms possible this weekend.

Clear, muggy morning in Tampa with highs near 87°F and a small chance of brief inland showers this afternoon. Bay waters remain calm.

Troopers say a 37-year-old Sarasota woman was found asleep in a Tesla on I‑75 with Autopilot engaged and was arrested on suspicion of DUI; her BAC was nearly twice the legal limit.

Deputies closed the Lake Forest community entrance and urged people to avoid the area as an investigation unfolded near USF. Local roads were affected while officers worked the scene.

FEMA approved nearly $97M for Florida recovery work — utilities, beaches and cleanup — even as DHS funding disputes and court fights keep some payouts in limbo.