Three emaciated dogs arrived at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay this March, prompting staff to urge residents to use free pet-food and low-cost clinic services.

A March 18 sworn declaration from Maya Kowalski accuses her former lead attorney of inappropriate conduct as the 'Take Care of Maya' case heads back to court. The filing raises new questions about lawyer conduct and financing.

An elevator outage at The Portland in downtown St. Petersburg has left upper-floor residents climbing dozens of flights and missing appointments; replacement parts are expected this weekend.

Rescuers found 10 kittens in a bag in Plant City and puppies dumped in Pinellas County; shelters urgently need fosters, supplies and tips.

Tampa’s WeatherWise grants reimburse small businesses in Sulphur Springs and West Tampa for storm shutters, backup power and other resilience upgrades.

Union volunteers and Feeding Tampa Bay distributed groceries and gas cards to Tampa‑area TSA officers after a DHS funding lapse left them working without pay.

FEMA has extended Direct Housing for survivors of Hurricanes Helene and Milton to Oct. 11, 2026, keeping temporary units in place while families seek permanent housing. A phased rent schedule begins in April.

Guests at a Punta Gorda Airbnb found a snake curled in a bed; local officials say step back and call animal control or FWC.

Pasco County says federal recovery funds remain for homeowners affected by Idalia, Helene and Milton. Bilingual webinars this week will explain how to apply.

Pinellas Recovers is offering grants and reimbursements to Largo residents affected by the 2024 storms; case managers will hold pop-up help at Largo Public Library March 17 618.

Visitors at John's Pass say private parking operators left $63 "citations" while receipts still showed minutes left, prompting complaints and scrutiny of the operator.

A MovingPlace study and federal figures show Miami, Orlando and Tampa among the top destinations for New Yorkers leaving the city, reshaping housing and labor markets.

A Leesburg Circle K sold a Powerball Double Play ticket that matched the Double Play numbers for a $10 million prize, state draw records and reporting show.