A four‑day FDLE‑led sweep in Columbia County contacted 264 registrants and resulted in 17 arrests for alleged registration violations.

A Marion County jury convicted Justin Cobb in a June 22, 2022, head‑on crash that killed a 75‑year‑old woman; methamphetamine was found in his system.

Deputies investigated an officer-involved shooting near 2100 59th Street Thursday evening; the sheriff’s office says there is no ongoing threat and detectives are seeking tips.

A wildfire burned near N. Range Way and W. Custer Drive in the Beverly Hills area of Citrus County; crews from the Florida Forest Service and Citrus County Fire Rescue are responding.

A 43-year-old Port Charlotte woman is jailed after deputies say she fired at a car after a juvenile fight at Lake Betty Park; no injuries were reported.

Tom McCarthy has staged a star‑studded shoot at the Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach; local extras and period vehicles are being sought for scenes April 6–8.

An 18-year-old led troopers on a high-speed chase across I‑4 and I‑75 in Tampa; passengers begged him to stop, and he ran into brush before being arrested.

The Tampa Bay Business Journal's new rankings list 125 manufacturers that together support more than 71,000 local jobs across seven counties.

The Second Amendment Foundation and allied groups filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to review Peterson v. United States, challenging NFA rules for suppressors.

BTS will open its North American ARIRANG tour in Tampa with three stadium shows at Raymond James Stadium starting April 25, 2026. Presales and ticketing are being handled through official channels.

Olive Garden and Seasons 52 are planned for Gateway Plaza in Wesley Chapel, joining new retail and medical tenants in a fast-growing trade area.

FDOT will close two ramps at the I‑275/54th Avenue North interchange beginning April 9. Signed detours via 38th Avenue and US‑19 will be in place for months.

Scott Stricklin says Ben Hill Griffin’s planned overhaul will protect The Swamp’s capacity and roar as designers map a nearly $400 million phased makeover.