The team behind Michelin‑starred Rocca will open Lumbre at the Rome Collective next Wednesday, bringing wood‑fired grilling, paella and seafood tapas to NoHo.

Worcester detectives traveled to Tampa to help arrest a 23‑year‑old charged in the 2022 killing of 17‑year‑old Jazmin Rosario.

Three years after a Fourth of July shooting that killed 7‑year‑old Yitzian Torres Garcia, his family will gather at the Courtney Campbell Causeway to renew calls for answers. Investigators say they have leads but no arrests yet; reward money has been boosted.

John Carlson signed a two‑year, $17M deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, giving the Bolts a veteran top‑pairing defenseman and a power‑play quarterback.

GameTime will close its Centro Ybor arcade on Aug. 9 after 16 years; the company says game-card and gift-card balances will be honored and may be used at other Florida locations.

Clover and Lindell paid $13.3M for the Westwood Center in Westshore and plan to rebrand and invest to boost leasing.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier subpoenaed FICO seeking pricing, licensing and bureau communications as part of a probe into possible anticompetitive conduct.

FBI Tampa is asking for tips on Alberto Perez‑Elias, wanted in a violent Cape Coral jewelry heist. Authorities say he has ties to Hialeah and Miami and should be considered armed.

A federal judge handed Vincent A. Principe, 55, a 30-year prison term after prosecutors said he traveled to the Philippines to sexually exploit children. Authorities say victims included children as young as eight.

North Port will activate school‑zone speed cameras when Sarasota County classes resume Aug. 10. A 30‑day warning runs in August, with $100 notices slated after that period.

Snook Haven’s riverfront rebuild is nearing substantial completion, with a new pier, pavilion and concession area in place and a fall 2026 reopening expected. The project aims to protect the site from future floods while keeping its Old Florida vibe.

Amanda Roark was found dead inside her Palm River home. Prosecutors played chilling 911 audio as her boyfriend was charged with premeditated murder.

Lulu Gribbin’s 2024 shark attack helped push a new federal law allowing geotargeted cellphone alerts after local shark bites.