Residents rallied in Fort Meade over a proposed hyperscale data center, saying water, jobs and transparency questions remain as officials weigh approvals.

FDOT is moving the Sunshine Skyway to all‑electronic tolling to ease backups — but the conversion has already eliminated dozens of in-person toll jobs on the St. Petersburg side.

Lane closures on Peachland Blvd between Harbor Blvd and Birchcrest Blvd due to underground power line installation from Feb 24-26. Expect delays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Candidate qualifying closed Feb. 17, locking municipal lineups in Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey and Saint Leo for the April 14 election. Voters should check registration and ID now.

Charlotte County is relocating its utility payment center to Promenades Mall starting March 9, with walk-ins no longer accepted at the Murdock Administration Center.

South County Regional Park Pool in Punta Gorda, FL, is closed February 21-22 for a swim meet, reopening February 23.

A Hudson man was arrested after a Tesla struck a Tampa bicyclist on Parkwood Street in Pasco County; the bicyclist later died at a hospital. Troopers say the driver fled, then returned and was booked.

A 56-year-old Okeechobee man was arrested and faces 15 counts after a cybertip led investigators to files they say contain child sexual abuse material.

A 25-year-old Ruskin man was killed when his Toyota Camry left SR‑56 and overturned after crossing the Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot in Wesley Chapel.

Hillsborough County extends emergency burn ban due to dry conditions, with some exclusions like barbecuing and approved burns; over 39,626 acres burned by wildfires.

Hillsborough County hosts ShredFest 2026 for free document shredding and electronic disposal to prevent identity theft, on March 7 at Veterans Memorial Park.

Tampa's South Howard flood plan faces fresh scrutiny as costs near $100 million and local debate intensifies.

Hillsborough County detectives say a 16‑year‑old was arrested after officers seized devices that allegedly contained child sexual abuse material and bestiality files. The sheriff called the conduct serious.