Tampa is retrofitting more facilities for pickleball due to its increasing popularity, with plans to revamp additional parks to meet demand, and noting Florida's status as a top state for the sport.

A Guatemalan national was arrested in Lakeland for DUI, traffic violations, and being in the U.S. illegally, with a breath alcohol level over twice the legal limit.

Firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze at CVS in St. Pete Beach's Dolphin Village, causing significant damage and evacuations. No injuries were reported.

The article describes an upcoming stretch of sunny and hot days in Tampa, Florida, with temperatures steadily climbing, as forecasted by the National Weather Service.

The 3rd Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event will take place at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in June, offering over 300 vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped dogs for adoption.

Florida's Eastern lubber grasshoppers are making their annual appearance, posing a threat to local vegetation.

The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Narcotics K9 Kilo, who served the community until his retirement in 2020. Kilo, who was 15, is remembered for his significant service.

John Alberto Stolard from Wesley Chapel was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his role in a quit claim deed fraud, was ordered to forfeit $747,388.30, and had fraudulently obtained $827,000 in mortgages.

Evacuated residents of South Beach III Condos in Clearwater are returning home after a severe structural crack prompted their displacement. Some restrictions remain for units directly above the affected column.

A rehabilitated manatee named Shantay drowned at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park during an unsupervised pool draining, as cited in a USDA report. The Florida DEP is taking preventative steps, including facility repairs.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office promotes R.O.A.R Summer Day Camp for children 6-12. Only Session 3 has space, requires a $25 deposit, and prioritizes first-time attendees from the county. Registration begins May 1 with a link on their Facebook page.

Tampa begins construction of the Green ARTery, a 22-mile trail to connect neighborhoods and parks, focusing on pedestrian and cyclist safety as part of the Tampa MOVES Plan and Vision Zero initiative.

Liridon Masurica, aka "@blackdb," has been extradited from Kosovo to face charges in the U.S. for running an online marketplace dealing in stolen data. He faces a maximum of 55 years in prison if convicted.