Commissioners approved the Main Street Exchange design at 830 Douglas Ave and handled appointments, event permits and a library carpet contract. Downtown redevelopment moves forward.

Muggy Saturday in Tampa with highs near 88°F and patchy morning fog. A slight chance of brief evening showers may affect the commute.

Hillsborough County ended the Cross Bay Ferry contract on April 30, 2025. PSTA secured federal funds and picked a local operator to revive the route.

A 9-foot-9-inch alligator wandered near a Seffner school bus pickup Thursday; a licensed trapper removed it and no one was hurt.

HB 311 would create a Homebuyer Workforce Tax Credit, letting some employers contribute up to $5,000 toward a first-time buyer's down payment or closing costs.

A Tampa man was federally indicted on charges alleging he tried to coerce a minor into producing sexual images and sent obscene material to someone he believed was under 16.

Cotee River Creamery is opening a Land O’ Lakes shop at 6745 Land O’ Lakes Blvd with coffee, new desserts and a large patio, targeting a late‑March opening.

Pasco County has launched a "BioCoast" brand to market land, labs and clinical partners to biotech firms as Moffitt’s Speros campus advances. The effort ties Pasco to Tampa’s research district.

A 56‑year‑old Tampa man was arrested after deputies say he was seen entering multiple vehicles in the Ranchwood Lane area; a K‑9 later took him into custody.

Banyan Breeze, a kava bar and cafe at 16907 Gulf Blvd in North Redington Beach, says inspections are nearly finished and an opening is expected in the coming weeks.

A 66-year-old man was struck and later died while crossing 70th Avenue North in Pinellas Park. Police say the crosswalk's walk signal wasn't activated.

Tampa-based The Hungry Greek will open at 1425 Main St in Dunedin, promising scratch-made gyros, bowls and Greek salads on Main Street.

A developer has filed plans to replace the Oldsmar Flea Market with a 279‑unit apartment project, prompting upcoming city hearings and vendor concerns. The site and filings will be reviewed by the Planning Board and City Council this month.