A pre-dawn wrong-way crash on I-75 near mile marker 110 killed a 96-year-old Naples man; a 24-year-old woman was arrested on a DUI-manslaughter charge.

A March 18 sworn declaration from Maya Kowalski accuses her former lead attorney of inappropriate conduct as the 'Take Care of Maya' case heads back to court. The filing raises new questions about lawyer conduct and financing.

A dumpling-focused spot opened on East Fowler near USF, serving made-to-order Xiao Long Bao and pan-fried buns with pickup and delivery options. Early reviews praise the fresh dumplings and boba.

Hillsborough deputies served a warrant on North 12th Street and arrested a repeat felon after seizing a loaded semi‑automatic and hundreds of grams of drugs. Prosecutors will review the evidence.

A Florida man wanted since 1989 on child‑sex charges was arrested in tiny Cochecton after years living under false identities. U.S. Marshals and local prosecutors assisted.

Bank staff in Ruskin halted a $1.7 million wire after an AI‑enabled scam attempt. Regulators warn deepfake tactics are increasingly used to push large transfers.

An elevator outage at The Portland in downtown St. Petersburg has left upper-floor residents climbing dozens of flights and missing appointments; replacement parts are expected this weekend.

Rescuers found 10 kittens in a bag in Plant City and puppies dumped in Pinellas County; shelters urgently need fosters, supplies and tips.

A truck collided with a train near Kathleen Road northwest of Lakeland Thursday night, killing one person as deputies investigate.

Two Tampa Bay medical office buildings sold for a combined $12.85M, and buyers plan quick move‑ins with only minimal renovations. The deals reflect steady demand for clinical‑ready space.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he signed a bill to speed shoreline restoration and protect public beach access, framing it as part of the state’s resilience push.

A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers asked President Trump to use the USMCA review to impose seasonal import limits after state data showed steep market‑share losses. Advocates say quotas would protect bell pepper, tomato and cucumber growers during peak months.

Sen. Rick Scott asked HHS, NIH and FDA to investigate China‑linked companies in U.S. clinical trials, citing national‑security and patient‑safety concerns.