Fire crews report about 80% containment on a roughly 60-acre blaze at Starkey Park's River Trail; trails remain closed while mop-up continues.

A 19‑year‑old was arrested in Quincy after an undercover operation called Operation Cupid’s Cleanup. Authorities say the sweep led to multiple arrests and connected potential victims with services.

A public open house and developer presentations next Thursday at The Coliseum will let St. Pete residents meet four finalist teams pitching plans for the Historic Gas Plant District.

Tampa police are investigating after a woman was found dead Sunday in the 6400 block of South Dale Mabry Highway; identity and cause are unknown.

Thomas Rhett will headline the 15th Tampa Pig Jig on Oct. 17. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. with GA and VIP options.

Two local families pledged $4.5M to BayCare’s Pagidipati Children’s Hospital, boosting pediatric cancer care as the $650M project moves ahead.

Temple Terrace officials are advancing a plan to ask voters to approve up to $50 million in bonds for a new police HQ and fire station. The question would be on the Aug. 18 primary ballot.

UTampa has moved into construction on a five‑story, 153,000‑sq‑ft Science Innovation Center along the Hillsborough River — the university’s largest academic building yet.

A LoopNet listing and local reporting show ALDI eyeing nearly 19,000 sq ft in a North 56th Street plaza in Temple Terrace. No building permits have been filed yet.

Developers unveiled plans for an 83,000‑square‑foot, $50M EVO Entertainment center at the Cleveland Street gateway, promising a seven‑screen multiplex and family attractions.

Deputies swept River Ridge High in New Port Richey after an anonymous bomb threat — believed to be a swatting call — prompted the school's active‑threat plan.

WalletHub’s latest ranking puts Tampa at No. 1 for starting a business and lists St. Petersburg among the top five, citing low taxes and investor access.

A 19-year-old Gulfport man died after his motorcycle was struck by a turning cargo van at 18th Avenue South and Quincy Street South in St. Petersburg.