A 74‑year‑old Crystal River passenger died after a pickup driver fled the scene of a five‑car crash on US‑41; troopers are asking the public for tips.

Saucy by KFC has begun opening in Tampa, converting some KFC and PDQ sites and debuting in West Tampa with more Bay Area locations planned.

Tampa’s Grey Bull Rescue says teams are deploying to Jordan to help Americans after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. The group asks those in danger to register on its site.

A jury convicted Tyrone Covington of manslaughter and aggravated child abuse in the 2020 beating death of his girlfriend’s 8-year-old son; sentencing is set for March 2, 2026.

Two Clearwater women face felony animal‑cruelty charges after deputies say a 3‑pound dog named Princess was thrown from a moving SUV and seriously injured.

Dozens rallied in Williams Park Saturday to denounce U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran after President Trump's announcement.

Lizbet Sanchez-Alvear was sentenced to 16 years after prosecutors say she brokered multi‑kilogram shipments of fentanyl and meth into Pasco County; an associate got 27 months.

Neighbors and organizers used the Fish, Grits fundraiser to launch a rebuild plan after Hurricane Milton stripped the library's roof and damaged the West Tampa site.

A viral X post shows an OpenClaw AI assistant allegedly sending 70% below-asking offers to hundreds of Tampa Zillow listings, sparking outrage and security warnings.

Low clouds and patchy fog lift this morning; highs near 79°F Sunday and warming into the 80s midweek.

Just Salad has opened on West Neptune Street in South Tampa, adding chef‑designed salads, reusable‑bowl perks and a week of grand‑opening deals.

A 63-year-old motorcyclist died after his bike struck an SUV at the intersection of 5th Street East and 301 Boulevard East in Bradenton. Troopers say the crash remains under investigation.

Clay County deputies say a traffic stop of a Tampa-registered car produced two firearms and suspected cocaine; a passenger was booked on two felony counts, the sheriff’s office posted on March 1.