Tampa holds a Special Needs Championship Day event celebrating inclusivity, with over 60 participants expected, featuring sports and activities, champion rings, team prizes, and health presentations.

Kasa's acquisition of Mint House folds nearly 1,000 units — including the landmark 70 Pine — into its portfolio, a shift CEO Roman Pedan called a "maturation moment."

A 73‑year‑old Dade City man remained at the scene after his Jeep struck a pedestrian on U.S. 301 late Monday; the walker was pronounced dead, troopers say.

A Mulberry motorcyclist suffered a concussion and broken arm after a hit-and-run; deputies arrested the driver, who admitted drinking and is being held on an ICE detainer.

Tony Clark plans to resign as executive director of the MLBPA amid a federal probe, leaving the union’s bargaining plans in flux.

A high-speed crash on South Highland Avenue in Clearwater killed a 20-year-old motorcyclist and injured two others as troopers investigate.

Loveland Boulevard will be closed between Quasar Boulevard and Harold Avenue on Feb. 18-19 for asphalt work, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Detours will be in place.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reposted a tribute to Deputy Michael J. Magli, recalling his actions while trying to stop a suspected drunk driver in 2021.

The Florida Highway Patrol says a fatal crash occurred Tuesday morning on Gall Boulevard near Wicklow Avenue in Zephyrhills. Authorities are investigating and details remain limited.

Sunny, warm days with highs near 80°F through midweek. A cold front on Sunday, February 22 will cool the area into Monday.

A bald eagle tangled in vines on the Weeki Wachee River was rehabilitated at the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay and released after 49 days.

A man was shot Monday near 27th Street and 98th Avenue in Tampa; police say the victim is stable and a person of interest has been detained. The investigation is active.

A 5‑year‑old nonverbal boy was found near Lillian Highway in a trash bag; his mother, Jalynda Smith, was arrested and now faces aggravated negligent manslaughter charges. Investigators say the autopsy showed severe malnutrition.