A former Hardee County corporal was arrested after investigators traced $833.88 in unauthorized charges to local vendors and a Seminole casino.

A 4-year-old male panther, UCFP507, was struck and killed on Corkscrew Road in Lee County. Officials are urging drivers to slow down and support panther conservation efforts.

BayCare says it will partner with Zipline to deliver prescriptions, lab samples and urgent supplies by drone from Pinellas County starting in late 2027. The system will use tethered pods and local charging stations to speed deliveries across Tampa Bay.

Manatee County deputies say Ariel Williams is wanted on a warrant charging burglary of an occupied dwelling. Authorities ask anyone with information to call (941) 747‑3011 or Crime Stoppers.

A Pinellas volunteer youth baseball coach was arrested and held on $5,000 bond after authorities say he sent sexually explicit images to a teenager. Digital messages and photos are central to the probe.

The Florida Supreme Court ruled that knock‑and‑announce errors alone won’t automatically erase evidence from drug raids, overturning a 2010 precedent and remanding the case.

Hot, humid with scattered afternoon storms and a 100+ heat index. Expect quick downpours and possible commute delays this afternoon.

Mid-90s and muggy with afternoon storms likely and heat index over 100°F. City cooling stations are available across Tampa.

A Lakeland man faces criminal charges after investigators say he struck an ambulance and fled, injuring a paramedic. Authorities say the case is under active investigation.

Shonnika Denise opened Synergy Sweets on West Hillsborough Avenue, serving made-to-order cheesecakes, cupcakes and a weekly rotating menu that’s become a local draw.

Philly Pretzel Factory has listed a 'Coming Soon' South Tampa location at 4231 W. Kennedy Blvd as the chain expands its Florida footprint.

Derek and Jen Iavarone will open Moon by Malio’s at the Berkeley Beach Club in Pass‑a‑Grille this September, serving casual lunches and elevated, wild‑caught seafood dinners.

A father-and-son team behind Half Moon Seafood is bringing Ziki’s Greek Street Food to Sparkman Wharf, adding gyros and loukoumades to the container dining garden.