Hillsborough health officials warned against swimming or letting pets in Lake Thonotosassa after tests found harmful blue‑green algae toxins, and DEP is monitoring the bloom.

A former Polk County deputy was sentenced to 32.5 years after a 2022 Courtney Campbell Causeway crash that killed two people and left survivors with lasting injuries.

Hernando County Fire Rescue posted photos showing downed trees and power outages in Brooksville after Sunday storms. Officials say no injuries were reported and crews are on scene.

Brevard leaders went to Washington to lobby for $57M to bring a Brightline station to Cocoa. Local matching funds and donated land are already part of the proposal.

A former Polk County deputy convicted in a 2022 Courtney Campbell Causeway crash is due to be sentenced Monday. The case drew attention after dashcam evidence and an international manhunt.

spARK Labs filled all available offices with 45 startups and has started a waitlist as it expands programming and partnerships in St. Pete’s Innovation District.

A 2,533‑sq‑ft Starbucks drive‑thru is rising at the former Econo Lodge on North Dale Mabry; crews are on site and permit records show work is underway.

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

A suspicious package at MacDill Air Force Base on Monday prompted an EOD sweep and temporary gate reroutes. Officials say the scene remains under investigation.

CDC and FDA are investigating Raw Farm raw cheddar after E. coli illnesses in several states. Some patients were hospitalized and officials urge shoppers to check dates.

A 29-year-old Plant City man was struck and killed early Sunday while crossing U.S. 92 near Charlie Taylor Road; the Florida Highway Patrol says the driver remained at the scene.

Pinellas County has elevated Mark Sprague to director of St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport as PIE presses forward on a terminal overhaul and a new parking garage.

St. Petersburg has asked consultants to study whether a downtown convention center — possibly on the 86‑acre Tropicana Field site — would make economic sense.