Pasco County is adding six new fire stations in under two years, including a flood‑resistant Station 19 due this summer. Upgrades include decontamination zones and elevated designs to protect crews.

A Brazilian free‑tailed bat in Polk County tested positive for rabies, marking the county's second confirmed case this month. Three vaccinated dogs are being monitored under home quarantine.

The Penguins blew past Detroit 5-1 at PPG Paints Arena, pushing Pittsburgh to the brink of a playoff berth with balanced scoring and a strong goaltending night. Next stop: Tampa Bay on Thursday.

The CPSC says online marketplaces have taken down male‑to‑male extension cord listings after warnings the 'suicide' cords can energize exposed prongs and spark electrocution or fires.

Clear and warm today in Tampa with highs near 87°F. Showers and storms become more likely Thursday afternoon.

A Winter Haven toddler was briefly left in a Lyft after the driver pulled away from a RaceTrac. Police and Lyft tracked the ride and reunited the child unharmed.

An infant was hospitalized Tuesday after being found inside a car in Winter Haven; responders began life‑saving care on scene and an investigation is underway.

The Buccaneers asked the Tampa Sports Authority to meet about Raymond James Stadium, opening talks that could lead to major renovations or a lease decision.

Sheriff Grady Judd says deputies arrested Gary Lenard Wells in an alleged child abuse probe. The PCSO post links to a news release and investigators say the case is active.

Hernando County Fire Rescue says crews are fighting a commercial blaze in the 7200 block of Forest Oaks Blvd in Spring Hill and urged people to avoid the area.

Council will hear a $21.8M bid for a Howard Avenue police annex and consider tweaks to the Rome Yard redevelopment at the April 2 meeting.

Surveillance shows suspects cutting power to Spring Hill storefronts before a series of break-ins. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.

Aetna already cut Moffitt from many Medicare Advantage plans and Humana is set to follow — leaving patients and navigators racing to sort coverage and bills. Local patients say the changes could be ruinous mid‑treatment.