A Hillsborough County detention cadet was arrested in Zephyrhills on a domestic violence battery charge. Sheriff Chad Chronister said the conduct is unacceptable and the agency referred inquiries to Zephyrhills PD.

A St. Petersburg firefighter suffered a traumatic brain injury after a hydrant failed and struck him; internal documents show a broader hydrant review is underway.

Patchy morning fog gives way to mostly sunny skies and highs near the mid‑80s. Isolated afternoon storms are possible midweek; near‑record heat looks likely Friday–Saturday.

Florida was picked for a federal eVTOL pilot and Tampa Bay planners are already mapping vertiports. Supervised air‑taxi tests could begin as soon as summer 2026.

An 18-year-old was killed and three family members were hurt after a pre-dawn Coquina Key house fire; state investigators are probing the cause.

Next Saturday Tampa’s Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival fills Curtis Hixon with performances, food and vendors — free and open to all.

A 90 mph traffic stop near DeFuniak Springs ended with a spin-out and a seizure of more than 100 grams of meth, fentanyl and a loaded handgun, deputies say.

Whataburger plans to open at 1426 W Brandon Blvd in Brandon this spring, replacing the former Aussie Grill as part of an eight‑site Tampa Bay rollout. The site is a freestanding drive‑thru on a high‑traffic corridor.

Hillsborough deputies served a warrant on North 12th Street and arrested a repeat felon after seizing a loaded semi‑automatic and hundreds of grams of drugs. Prosecutors will review the evidence.

Two Tampa Bay medical office buildings sold for a combined $12.85M, and buyers plan quick move‑ins with only minimal renovations. The deals reflect steady demand for clinical‑ready space.

A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers asked President Trump to use the USMCA review to impose seasonal import limits after state data showed steep market‑share losses. Advocates say quotas would protect bell pepper, tomato and cucumber growers during peak months.

Bradenton detectives marked the third anniversary of Dwight Sutton Sr.’s 2023 killing and renewed reward offers as the investigation remains open. Tips are being sought.

A former '19 Kids and Counting' star was arrested after a 14‑year‑old said she was abused at age 9 during a 2020 Panama City Beach vacation.