A WalletHub analysis puts Florida 10th for fast‑food spending as a share of income; the three‑item basket costs about $24.80, highlighting rising menu prices.

A Midtown rooftop pairs skyline views with a seafood-forward menu — paella, arepitas and cocktails — plus weekday happy hour and weekend music.

Dunedin commissioners have asked staff to draft an ordinance banning shore launches of jet skis from the Causeway as repairs and seagrass recovery reshape the area. Public hearings could come in July.

Hot, humid Monday in Tampa with highs near 93°F and a heat index up to 102°F. Isolated morning showers and midday storms possible; plan indoor options for the afternoon.

A Fort Myers federal judge ordered the immediate release of Dmitrii Iastrebov after finding the government ignored a prior court mandate. The decision gives him 48 hours to be freed and criticizes the agency's reversal.

Ed Sheeran kicked off his LOOP Tour in Glendale, launching a 27‑date North American stadium run that finishes in Tampa. Rotating openers and ticket options vary by city.

Nashville’s Oliver Hospitality is expanding beyond Tennessee, adding The Sarasota Modern, plotting a Detroit boutique and moving ahead with historic rehabs in Aiken and Knoxville.

Courtney Anderson, convicted in a Sept. 14 assault on a Villages MAGA leader, was released to a 30‑day treatment program in Clearwater after a judge approved the transfer. Local reporting says probation problems preceded the move.

Two adult sea turtles were found dead near Manasota Key with injuries consistent with boat strikes. Volunteers say boaters can help by slowing down and reporting injured animals.

A pre-dawn fatal crash on I-75 northbound near Exit 213 in Sarasota County prompted an active FHP investigation and drew county deputies to the scene.

Miami’s Mister O1 is set to open at University Town Center on June 23, bringing its Michelin‑recommended pies, star‑shaped pizzas and a burrata bar to Sarasota.

A Winter Haven resident claimed a $2M Jackpot Triple Play prize and accepted a $1.21M lump-sum after buying the ticket in Lakeland. The Florida Lottery confirmed the claim.

An Orlando rideshare driver was arrested after deputies say he pretended to be a police officer during a Lakeland traffic stop with passengers aboard. Authorities charged him with impersonation and resisting without violence.