Gov. DeSantis signed SB 182 on April 20, 2026, restoring cursive instruction for grades 3–5 and requiring proficiency by the end of fifth grade. The law also mandates presidential portraits and a teacher-mentoring program.

Mostly cloudy this morning in Tampa with highs near 85°F. Small craft advisory eases by mid‑morning as winds subside.

Tampa’s Naked Farmer is expanding to West Palm Beach, with state filings and the chain’s locations page pointing to a Palm Beach Lakes outlet spot in 2026. Exact unit and timeline differ across sources.

HCFR fought a 100-by-50-foot brush fire on Lola Drive in Spring Hill and activated USAR to free a tree‑trimming worker stuck in a cherry picker. Crews advised avoiding the area.

Tennessee women’s golf captured its first SEC championship at Pelican Golf Club, capped by Kyra Van Kan’s title-clinching putt in a dramatic match-play final.

A Hialeah man pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearms charges after agents seized roughly 100 kilograms of marijuana and five firearms, prosecutors say.

A former incident responder from Land O’Lakes pleaded guilty to conspiring with the BlackCat ransomware gang and faces federal prison.

A Tampa man was indicted on a federal charge alleging he sent threats across state lines. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said FBI Tampa, the Secret Service and Capitol Police assisted.

The St. Pete–born roaster turned 20 while opening a Kennedy Boulevard drive‑thru in Tampa, rolling out opening‑week promotions for locals.

Wesley Chapel High briefly went on controlled campus status after a report of a possible weapon; deputies found no weapon and the school was cleared.

A Lutz caregiver was arrested Tuesday after human remains found last August were identified as a 78‑year‑old woman. Authorities say a family member disposed of the remains and faces multiple charges.

Employers across Florida are trimming classic starter roles and favoring experienced hires as AI automates routine tasks, narrowing opportunities for new grads.

An 18-year-old Wildwood man was killed Monday when his pickup crossed the centerline on U.S. 301 and struck a southbound truck; Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.