What began as a Super Bowl pop-up has become Roc the Block’s Juneteenth festival at Raymond James, drawing thousands and spotlighting Black-owned businesses.

St. Petersburg is lining up free America250 events — fireworks at the Pier, youth art displays and a July 1 flag‑raising at City Hall.

Tarpon Springs' St. Nicholas Cathedral launched a $6M restoration campaign to tackle water damage and preserve stained glass, chandeliers and historic interior art.

A Winter Haven resident claimed a $2M Jackpot Triple Play prize and accepted a $1.21M lump-sum after buying the ticket in Lakeland. The Florida Lottery confirmed the claim.

Three Fantasy 5 top‑prize tickets from Friday were sold at a Tampa 7‑Eleven, a Lauderhill grocery and a Publix in Indian Harbor Beach. Winners must claim prizes at Lottery district offices.

Pasco deputies recovered three pigs in Shady Hills; claimants must show proof and call 727‑847‑8102, option 7.

A University of Tampa student has trained hundreds of lifeguards to help plug a national staffing gap that could keep pools closed this summer.

Many immigrants in Tampa Bay say they won't trust hurricane shelters this year despite official assurances; advocates warn fear of enforcement could cost lives.

Two years after HB 1083 hid adoption photo listings, Tampa Heart Galleries and child‑welfare recruiters say the privacy-driven change is cutting casual interest and complicating matches.

Clearwater police say their probe into Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea’s July 24, 2025 death is closed and ruled an attended natural death. The family is separately pursuing a 90‑day review into care he received.

Tacoma is deploying crews, volunteers and 120 new public trash cans as part of a summer cleanup push aimed at reducing litter ahead of a busy events season.

Two Quick Pick Fantasy 5 tickets sold Monday paid five‑figure prizes — one at a Miami Fresco y Mas and another at a Palm Harbor Shell minimart.

An Ocala woman claimed a $1 million Gold Rush Legacy scratch-off bought at a Belleview Publix and accepted a $640,000 lump-sum payout when she collected the prize in Tallahassee.