A convicted Texas sex offender was arrested in Weeki Wachee after authorities say he failed to register after moving to Florida.

Pottery Barn is returning to Tampa with two stores at International Plaza as Simon Property begins a multimillion‑dollar refresh of the airport‑area mall.

A federal judge in Florida stripped Vladimir Volgaev of U.S. citizenship after finding he hid a years‑long firearm‑parts smuggling scheme and lied during naturalization.

Dozens of TECO customers told City Council Thursday that repeated rate increases and a storm surcharge are making electricity unaffordable for many households.

Federal prosecutors sued United Parks & Resorts, alleging its ban on wheeled walkers with seats at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens violates the ADA.

Polk County commissioners voted 4-1 to accept an appeal and reopen review of an 856‑acre PH Citrus sand mine near Lake Wales, reigniting a fight between neighbors and developers. The decision follows a de novo hearing held March 17.

Deputies searched West Elementary in Arcadia after an alleged shooter report; the sheriff's office later said the call was a hoax and CID is investigating.

A woman is in critical condition after a hit-and-run on Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach; deputies later arrested a 43-year-old after locating a 2019 Escalade.

Manatee County deputies freed an alligator tangled in a soccer net at Greyhawk Landing in Bradenton; photos from the sheriff's office show the rescue.

Troopers say a speeding driver ran a red light with seven juveniles aboard — two were found in the trunk with an open container. The driver now faces DUI and culpable‑negligence charges.

Applebee’s corporate will acquire a 57-unit Tampa franchisee after a Chapter 11 filing that lists roughly $22 million in liabilities and multiple local closures.

Hillsborough detectives say three people were arrested after roughly $75,000 in high-end liquor was recovered from a Tampa distributor. Charges include grand theft and dealing in stolen property.

A morning fire at a Citgo on West Busch Boulevard closed lanes and slowed traffic; firefighters reported no injuries and investigators are on scene.