Foxtail Coffee will open its first Tampa location May 1 at Casa Marti in Ybor City, bringing roasted-in-Orlando coffee, manual brews and a Cuban-inspired mural to East Seventh Avenue.

A lender has moved to foreclose on The Saint Hotel — home to the 82 Degrees restaurant — after storm-related closures squeezed revenue. The property’s future now hinges on court filings or a negotiated fix.

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 White House executive order reported Thursday aims to reserve the Army‑Navy game's December TV window, directing the FCC and Commerce to coordinate with the CFP and NCAA.

Hillsborough deputies say they arrested 25‑year‑old Shamar Eduardo on Feb. 25 and rescued two female victims, ages 19 and 18, who were allegedly forced into commercial sex. A second person was charged with deriving support from prostitution proceeds.

A former St. Petersburg pastor and his wife were convicted of running a long‑running Home Depot theft ring that used people in recovery; sentencing hearings began last week. Authorities say the operation funneled stolen tools into online sales.

Lawmakers approved SB 212 to bar some sex offenders from living near public pools and broaden arrest powers. Supporters praise protections; critics warn of housing fallout.

Easy Tiger, a hi‑fi listening lounge from Matt Kaye, is slated to open next month at 915 1st Ave N in St. Pete’s Edge District. The concept pairs vinyl DJs and Klipsch‑McIntosh sound with a 15–18 cocktail menu.

A pre-dawn wrong-way crash on I-75 near mile marker 110 killed a 96-year-old Naples man; a 24-year-old woman was arrested on a DUI-manslaughter charge.

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.

A dumpling-focused spot opened on East Fowler near USF, serving made-to-order Xiao Long Bao and pan-fried buns with pickup and delivery options. Early reviews praise the fresh dumplings and boba.

Hillsborough deputies served a warrant on North 12th Street and arrested a repeat felon after seizing a loaded semi‑automatic and hundreds of grams of drugs. Prosecutors will review the evidence.

A Florida man wanted since 1989 on child‑sex charges was arrested in tiny Cochecton after years living under false identities. U.S. Marshals and local prosecutors assisted.