A new analysis finds Florida has the highest U.S. rate of pedestrian deaths involving drivers 65 and older, raising fresh questions about road design and licensing.

Tastes Pretty Good Hospitality will open Rippers, a casual American counter focused on "ripper" hot dogs, in Clearwater’s restored Telephone Building.

The EEOC said a Tampa-area pizza owner harassed young female servers, including at least one teen; Joey’s New York Pizza will pay $55,000 and adopt new training and reporting rules.

St. Petersburg detectives arrested 28-year-old Jermaine Ivery on July 13, 2026, in connection with a Feb. 9, 2025 club shooting that killed a 27-year-old man. Police say the arrest closes the city's last unresolved 2025 homicide.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he was at the scene of a deputy-involved shooting on Fowler Road in Auburndale; the suspect was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and no deputies were hurt.

Podiatrists in Tampa and across the U.S. say some patients on GLP‑1 drugs are reporting heel pain, visible tendons and sudden shoe‑size changes after rapid weight loss.

A two‑alarm apartment fire on Quinton Drive forced residents from their homes; HCFR contained the blaze and the American Red Cross is assisting displaced families.

Texas Roadhouse will open its first Sarasota County restaurant at the Venice Crossing development on Laurel Road; approvals and a timeline are pending.

A 54‑year‑old North Port woman was killed Saturday when her SUV overturned near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Troopers say the crash involved a Tahoe and a Suburban and is under investigation.

Sarasota County deputies are investigating a late-night shooting on the U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice. A vehicle was stopped and people of interest identified, deputies say.

Seminole council cleared talks that could bring a Dutch Bros drive‑thru to the busy Park and Seminole Boulevard corner. Negotiations would pair the coffee kiosk with a bank on a long‑vacant lot.

Pinellas County officials say four children in Florida have died after being left in hot cars this year. Safety groups and federal authorities urge simple back‑seat checks and reminders to prevent more tragedies.

A small plane made an emergency water landing off Honeymoon Island State Park on Sunday; all aboard reached shore with only minor injuries. Crews reported no visible fuel in the water while investigators work to determine what happened.