Toronto completed a sign-and-trade to bring Darren Raddysh home, signing him to an eight-year extension while Tampa Bay receives a 2026 fifth-round pick.

A Punta Gorda man faces aggravated‑assault counts and a hate‑crime enhancement after deputies say he pulled a gun and hurled racial slurs at fence contractors. He is jailed without bond.

A Pasco County man was sentenced to three years and ordered to pay $50,000 after prosecutors say he took payments for repairs he never finished. Court records identify the defendant and outline the restitution order.

The U.S. Embassy in Nassau warned Americans to avoid jet-ski rentals after injuries, a death and reports of sexual assault. Officials urge travelers to use vetted vendors and follow State Department guidance.

A state data snapshot shows Florida Poly alumni earn a median $93,600 five years after graduation — the highest among Florida public universities and a win for focused STEM training.

Lake Wales launched Polk County's first open-container ACE district, letting patrons stroll downtown with drinks as the city pushes a Walesbilt hotel restoration and streetscape upgrades.

Heat Advisory Friday, June 19 in Tampa: highs near 94°F and heat‑index values topping 105°F. Cooling stations and safety tips inside.

Hillsborough’s TPO voted 8‑6 to remove a long‑disputed I‑275 widening between Hillsborough and Bearss avenues from the five‑year TIP, pausing a costly, contested expansion. Construction remains unfunded.

The Jackson House in downtown Tampa is slated for repairs beginning in August after the foundation raised key funding. Leaders plan to turn the 1901 boarding house into a museum and community center.

UF’s athletic budget jumps $30.4M to about $235.7M as revenue sharing, coach buyouts and football spending drive the increase. The shift tightens the squeeze on smaller sports.

Jennifer Susan Cruz pleaded guilty to assaulting officers during a January immigration operation in Jacksonville. She faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

Nebraska Roadside will convert the former Nebraska Mini‑Mart corner in Seminole Heights into a mostly outdoor food park, promising a retro, family‑friendly mix of vendors, games and live entertainment by fall 2026.

Carlos Hernandez was struck by a fleeing driver while mowing in Pasco County in 2021. His family has sued Sheriff Chris Nocco, alleging deputies' pursuit was reckless.