Officer Curtis Wright's Feb. 16 arrest for domestic battery has put St. Petersburg's handling of officer‑involved domestic violence under the spotlight. Local leaders and advocates are calling for training and clearer rules.

One person died and another was hospitalized after a house fire off Ralph Road Tuesday; state and county agencies have opened an investigation.

A 34-person GT Church tour from St. Petersburg sheltered in Tiberias after strikes and sirens in Israel; leaders are coordinating with the State Department and veteran rescue groups. Evacuation plans are being worked out as members wait for a safe exit.

F23, the female at the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam nest, hasn’t been seen since last Friday. Mate M15 is caring for eaglet E26 while wildlife groups monitor the situation.

Sunny and humid today with highs near 86°F and a slight chance of a brief afternoon shower between about 3–4 p.m. Fog possible in low spots early.

UF pulled a Spring 2026 WARP syllabus after course materials offered "access riders" to queer, trans and BIPOC students — administrators said the language was removed to comply with a state anti‑DEI rule.

A SWAT-backed search in Crystal River on Feb. 26 led to two arrests and the seizure of roughly 31.4 grams of fentanyl and 29 grams of meth. Authorities say both suspects face trafficking-related charges.

A Tuesday night shooting in the Ashen Avenue area left one man dead and a suspect at large, Pasco deputies say. Investigators have released few details so far.

Reporting says Meta may have earned roughly $16 billion from scam ads while local shoppers reported bogus purchases. Consumer groups and senators want answers.

Polk County deputies are investigating after a brown dog was found dead near Lake Hamilton on Feb. 26. The case is PCSO 26-8562 and detectives are asking for tips.

The Phillies have positioned about 13.5 acres south of BayCare Ballpark for a mixed‑use Ball Park Village that would follow planned stadium renovations.

A new 30,000-square-foot Vision Health Center in Ybor City will centralize free exams and same-day glasses for Tampa students — organizers still need donors.

Limbach Holdings will shift its corporate headquarters to Tampa, where nearly 40% of its corporate staff are already based. A ribbon-cutting and local donation are planned next week.