A 66-year-old Ocala man was struck and killed while crossing State Road 200 north of East Buffalo Lane, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Warm morning gives way to likely storms this afternoon. A strong cold front Monday brings cooler air and choppy seas.

A Publix in Vero Beach sold a Mega Millions ticket that matched five numbers and drew the 10X multiplier, turning a $1M prize into $10M. The draw also produced other Florida winners.

St. Petersburg will dredge Bartlett Lake next week as the opening move in a multi‑phase, roughly $30M effort to cut chronic flooding in south St. Pete.

A multi-vessel blaze near the Tampa Yacht & Country Club sent thick smoke across the marina; crews and the Coast Guard responded and at least one boat sank.

A look back at Tampa's April 4–6, 2025 Women's Final Four: games at Amalie Arena, free fan festivals and an estimated $30M boost for downtown.

A Thomas family rezoning could turn riverside pastures into nearly 4,000 homes, drawing local alarm over water, wildlife and narrow roads. County commissioners will consider a referral on April 9, 2026.

Records show a $24,300 donation tied to a controversial Clearwater dock permit has divided neighbors and regulators over manatee and habitat safety.

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms may hit Tampa this afternoon. A sharp cool‑down follows Monday night into Tuesday.

A 20-year-old Port Charlotte man was sentenced to 25 years after authorities say a large fentanyl stash was seized. Prosecutors say the weight of the drug triggered the mandatory minimum.

Miami-based Sailormen Inc. filed Chapter 11 in January; court papers and reporting show roughly 20 Popeyes locations in Florida and Georgia have closed amid lender disputes.

Bill Edwards will step down in May, and the Mahaffey's management is unsettled after the city received only one bid. Officials are reviewing that lone proposal while the city plans to operate the venue short‑term.

Swig now runs two Lutz shops and franchise partners say construction for a Wesley Chapel location at Curley and Overpass has begun.