Citrus County has asked staff to draft a temporary moratorium on data centers as neighbors raise water, power and noise concerns.

Hernando County deputies warned drivers Wednesday that possible sinkhole activity blocked Pike Avenue at Landover Boulevard; motorists were told to use alternate routes. Crews are assessing the scene.

Clearwater Yacht Club announced plans for a roughly $15M new clubhouse on Clearwater Beach, a project the club says will modernize facilities while nodding to its long history.

WebFX will spend seven figures to retrofit a redeveloped, nearly 100-year-old building in St. Petersburg's Edge District into new offices near Tropicana Field.

Tampa-based Fresh Kitchen will take over the former Chicken Guy at 818 S. Orlando Ave, promising a major interior overhaul and a year-end 2026 opening. The move follows the Park Avenue location's 2025 closure.

A fatal crash closed all southbound lanes of I‑75 near Fletcher Avenue, blocking the overnight commute and prompting troopers to advise alternate routes.

New state data show drug-related deaths in Florida fell in early 2025, with fentanyl deaths down sharply, even as experts caution the picture may be incomplete.

Sen. Ed Hooper will leave the Florida Senate effective Nov. 3, 2026, creating an open District 21 seat. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco has already drawn GOP endorsements.

A U.S.‑led public‑private push will scale SC Johnson’s year‑long Guardian spatial repellent in high‑burden countries, aiming to protect about 60 million people. Backing from WHO and new manufacturing in Nairobi make broad rollout possible.

Muggy this morning with highs near 88°F; low 90s return Friday and hang through the weekend. Storm chances climb Sunday–Monday; cooling center info and tips inside.

A Tampa man was booked after police say he struck and killed a 4‑pound chihuahua named Rufus; Hillsborough County Animal Control ruled the death blunt‑force trauma.

Tampa’s CRA board will weigh a $50 million funding request for the Darryl Shaw‑led Ybor Harbor waterfront project, with staff recommending $35 million. The plan emphasizes new public waterfront and streetscape work.

Ty Rodriguez is opening The Peppermint Lounge, a vinyl-focused bar on Franklin Street in Tampa Heights this fall. The project pairs his restaurant background with music programming experience.