TECO’s longtime downtown building at 702 N. Franklin St. is listed for sale as its Sarasota-based owner plans a major renovation. The move tests downtown’s ability to replace a large office anchor.

EPA's FY2025 enforcement report shows thousands of cases, $6B+ in commitments and major pesticide seizures. Tampa utilities may see inspections and cleanup work next.

A passing attempt on Commonwealth Avenue ended in a head-on crash that killed two motorcyclists and a Clermont man, closing SR‑33 for hours while detectives investigated.

A deputy-involved shooting in New Port Richey prompted a sheriff's live briefing; officials say the incident appears isolated.

A Quick Pick sold at a Punta Gorda Sunoco matched Fantasy 5’s evening numbers for about $109,117. Winners must claim the prize at the Fort Myers lottery office.

Two 18-year-olds face felony charges after an ATM near the Floral City Strawberry Festival was pried open and a stolen UTV was found burned nearby.

An Eleventh Circuit panel will hear arguments over Florida’s HB3 this week, testing whether a ban on kids’ social accounts and age-verification rules violate the First Amendment.

Patchy morning fog cut visibility in low-lying Tampa neighborhoods. Skies clear for a hot afternoon with highs near 87°F; a front brings rain chances Thursday.

Gov. DeSantis’ latest Board of Medicine picks include Dr. John Littell, a vocal critic of vaccine mandates; the nominations sharpen the fight over medical rules in Tallahassee.

TPA’s Airside D and a larger concessions revamp will place more dining and retail near gates, promising quicker, higher‑quality options for travelers. Vendors should watch upcoming solicitations.

Two men were shot outside Silks Adult Entertainment in Palm Harbor early Monday; both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and detectives are reviewing footage.

A Nokomis man is being held without bond after a woman woke to find a stranger in her bed. Authorities say he faces multiple charges, but court filings remain sparse.

A private plane landed without its landing gear at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport on Sunday afternoon; video of the touchdown was published by WTSP.