HCFR extinguished a patio fire at a Spring Hill home, caused by cooking, with no injuries. The fire was contained, demonstrating efficient emergency response.

Pinellas County Utilities lifted the boil water notice for Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, and Tierra Verde, assuring the water meets safety standards.

A Board of Governors letter to the LCME has widened Florida’s accreditation fight, raising real risks for medical schools, federal aid and residency pipelines.

Clear and warm Saturday with highs near 81°F. Patchy fog overnight and a line of storms possible Sunday night.

After a shooting and rising complaints, St. Pete councilmembers moved to speed a response in Jordan Park, asking police and housing partners to coordinate patrols and youth programs.

A Feb. 13 permit clears a roughly $4.1M, 24,907‑sqft HALO Precision Diagnostics fit‑out in the Onicx medical building at Seven Pines, joining Baptist Health’s new campus.

Better Blend will open three Tampa Bay shops and launch two Blendmobile trucks, starting with a Brandon storefront this year.

A Citrus County jury convicted Dwann Demetrius Ross Jr. of second-degree murder in the May 28, 2024 Colonial Plaza shooting that killed Traske C. Johnson; sentencing is Feb. 24.

AES Group has filed plans for an Arby’s at 1725 S McCall Rd in Englewood, a drive‑thru retrofit on an outparcel next to Publix and Bealls. The franchisee’s expansion would add another quick‑serve option to the busy McCall Road corridor.

A jury convicted Kyle Herrington of second‑degree murder in the October 2023 Auburndale killing after video evidence undermined his Stand Your Ground claim.

The National Weather Service predicts a sunny Valentine’s Day with a high of 81 degrees in Tampa, but evening may turn cloudy with potential fog after midnight.

Hillsborough County extended the application deadline for its Self-Employment Workshop Program to February 20, providing additional time for potential entrepreneurs.

Traffic advisory for intermittent lane closures on Peachland Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Kensington Street from February 16-20 due to underground power line installation.