Explosions and fire destroyed a Crystal River honey-processing facility, with Citrus County Fire Rescue estimating more than $1.2M in damages and state investigators called in.

FAU finds older Florida men die from melanoma at roughly twice the rate of women; researchers point to missed screenings and prevention gaps among seniors.

David Jolly plans to tap former Rep. Gwen Graham as his lieutenant governor pick, Axios reports. The pairing would pair Jolly’s moderate appeal with Graham’s statewide name recognition.

A stolen car barreled into a St. Petersburg house early Monday, sparking a fire that left the home uninhabitable. Residents escaped and police are searching for the driver.

A 70‑year‑old Wesley Chapel man was arrested after troopers say his SUV turned into the path of a motorcycle at Handcart and Old Bridge roads, killing the rider and seriously injuring the passenger.

Tampa climbs into the mid‑90s today with heat‑index readings topping 100°F. Storm chances increase midweek; keep water and shade on your radar.

A man in his early 40s died after a hit‑and‑run near N. Armenia Ave and E. Hamilton Ave; Tampa Police are asking witnesses to call 813‑231‑6130.

A Largo man was arrested after leaving his four children at a Family Support Services office; police say the drop-off was not coordinated with DCF.

A bicyclist was killed early Sunday on U.S. 92 in Auburndale after being struck from behind. PCSO says the rider had no lights or reflective gear and detectives are investigating.

A routine crash check on I‑4 turned into a rescue when Hillsborough deputies found an unresponsive driver, performed CPR and used a defibrillator; she’s now stable.

A 79-year-old man was arrested in Polk County after deputies say he exposed himself while watering his lawn in view of two teenage girls.

FirstService Residential will manage Viceroy Residences, an 86‑unit Viceroy‑branded luxury condominium at 551 Gulf Boulevard — the first major beachfront condo on Clearwater Beach in over a decade.

A unanimous DRC vote advances a $25M plan to remake the long-idle St. Petersburg Science Center into an AI hub with classrooms, labs and startup space.