Visit Florida says it’s “in line” to receive $80 million in draft budgets as lawmakers meet in a Tallahassee special session; agency points to rising visitation and big economic impact.

Improperly discarded rechargeable batteries have ignited dozens of trash trucks across Tampa Bay, forcing crews to dump and extinguish smoldering loads.

Hot and humid Friday with highs near 940F and evening storm chances. Stronger storms could produce gusts up to 40280950 mph.

After months of rancor, the Juvenile Welfare Board voted Thursday to cancel a confirming vote and relaunch its CEO search amid legal threats and governance reviews.

State records show Colorado’s Prime Steak in Sanford was ordered closed May 11 after inspectors found dead and live roaches, nearly 60 flying insects and sanitizer issues; it passed a reinspection on May 12.

UF researchers will sample Tampa Bay to build a Vibrio forecast that could warn residents and shellfish managers weeks ahead. The effort follows recent deadly cases in Florida.

A motorcyclist died Thursday after colliding with a semi at the US‑41 entrance to I‑275 in Manatee County. Troopers say they are investigating the traffic signal and vehicle speeds.

SoHo favorite Daily Eats will close June 15 for a brief rebrand and will return as Meeting House; owners say staff will stay and many favorites will remain.

Airlines have trimmed Tampa International’s summer schedule as jet fuel costs surge, shaving roughly 18 daily departures and leaving fewer nonstop options.

A Tampa mother's near‑miss after a Tesla's 12‑V battery died has spurred NHTSA probes, lawsuits and a bill that would require fail‑safe manual door releases.

McKinsey is moving into Brickell as it grows its South Florida workforce, a fresh sign of corporate demand reshaping downtown Miami. The move highlights tight office markets and hiring potential.

The Florida Supreme Court refused to overturn Darious Wilcox’s 2008 murder conviction in Broward County, denying his post‑conviction and habeas petitions.

Demontrae Fagan was sentenced to 33 years and nine months after pleading guilty in a case prosecutors say involved violence, drugs and firearms to control victims in Tampa.