A new Tampa Bay Partnership study finds the tri-county region must build roughly 254,700 homes by 2035 to close an affordability gap that leaves hundreds of thousands cost‑burdened.

A Bonifay man faces multiple felony counts after allegedly pulling a handgun during a road‑rage incident on Highway 331 near Sherwood Road.

A former SEAL was airlifted after a five‑car crash on SR‑60 near Lake Wales that killed four people.

Localtopia returns to Williams Park this Saturday with 300+ vendors, fare-free SunRunner service and bike valet. Expect street closures and limited downtown parking.

Lakeland police warned residents of a scam that asks people to withdraw cash and hand it to a courier; officials say banks and police will never request that.

Sarasota County deputies are investigating a shooting at 4822 Fallcrest Circle that prompted a heavy law enforcement presence near Proctor and McIntosh.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is searching for Mariah Alley, a missing 15-year-old girl last seen on February 9 in Wesley Chapel, wearing a tan shirt and plaid pants.

Sunny, mild week in Tampa with highs around 75–80°F. Slight chance of showers Thursday and a better chance Sunday; watch for morning fog.

Officials say six people, including former state workers, used state claims to siphon about $1.7M through 220+ bogus property‑damage payouts.

Protesters gathered outside the Pinellas County courthouse after an arraignment was canceled in the case of sick puppies abandoned at Taylor Park. Arrests and added charges have made the case a local flashpoint.

Gulf Pine Brewing converted the former Brū growler bar on Gunn Highway into a tiny Odessa microbrewery, opening regular hours in mid-January with rotating, taproom-first beers.

Two brush fires in Citrus County were contained Sunday during a countywide burn ban; officials say both were human-caused and damage was minor.

Polk County approved the purchase of 26.79 acres for a future North Lakeland government center and has scheduled a community meeting for Feb. 17.