Developers propose rebuilding storm‑damaged Blind Pass Marina with fewer slips and a large open‑air restaurant and live music on the St. Pete Beach waterfront.

Longtime Land O' Lakes residents say booming development is clogging roads and making neighborhood streets feel less safe as agencies study large-scale fixes.

Hernando County and You Thrive broke ground on a Brooksville children's advocacy center that organizers say will centralize care for abuse victims. State funds are helping finish the build.

Bradenton plans to vacate its downtown City Hall as a waterfront redevelopment proceeds. Leaders say leasing space in the Manatee County administration building could bridge the gap.

The City of Tampa will hand out free native plants and host a Florida‑Friendly Landscaping workshop this Saturday to help residents save water amid an extreme drought.

PODS completed a roughly $1.4B refinancing that includes a $150M revolving credit line and covers buildings it leases in Tampa and Pinellas Park.

Plant City is grieving after 14-year-old Khali Peñón died in a bicycle crash Wednesday. Deputies are investigating while family and teammates remember him as a musician and athlete.

Clear morning, low 70s. Highs near 93°F today; weekend afternoon storms become more likely. Drought continues across the region.

Neighbors on Treasure Island say abandoned homes left since Hurricane Helene are drawing dozens of rats, and the city says it's working to contact owners and draft an abatement ordinance.

USF closed the Bulls Coaches Tour in downtown Tampa, showcasing new coaching hires, a player-led water project and a 'Coming 2027' stadium timeline.

A Safety Harbor man who served as an IT director at Countryside Christian Academy was arrested and booked on nine counts of possession of child pornography; the school says it is cooperating.

State and district filings show Tampa-based MGT will serve as the external operator at Gulf Middle School after four straight D grades, with coaches embedded on campus.

Michelin‑recommended Supernatural Food & Wine will appear on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive‑Ins and Dives next Friday, and the team is hosting a downtown watch party.