WebFX will spend seven figures to retrofit a redeveloped, nearly 100-year-old building in St. Petersburg's Edge District into new offices near Tropicana Field.

Tampa-based Fresh Kitchen will take over the former Chicken Guy at 818 S. Orlando Ave, promising a major interior overhaul and a year-end 2026 opening. The move follows the Park Avenue location's 2025 closure.

A fatal crash closed all southbound lanes of I‑75 near Fletcher Avenue, blocking the overnight commute and prompting troopers to advise alternate routes.

New state data show drug-related deaths in Florida fell in early 2025, with fentanyl deaths down sharply, even as experts caution the picture may be incomplete.

Sen. Ed Hooper will leave the Florida Senate effective Nov. 3, 2026, creating an open District 21 seat. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco has already drawn GOP endorsements.

A U.S.‑led public‑private push will scale SC Johnson’s year‑long Guardian spatial repellent in high‑burden countries, aiming to protect about 60 million people. Backing from WHO and new manufacturing in Nairobi make broad rollout possible.

Muggy this morning with highs near 88°F; low 90s return Friday and hang through the weekend. Storm chances climb Sunday–Monday; cooling center info and tips inside.

A Tampa man was booked after police say he struck and killed a 4‑pound chihuahua named Rufus; Hillsborough County Animal Control ruled the death blunt‑force trauma.

Tampa’s CRA board will weigh a $50 million funding request for the Darryl Shaw‑led Ybor Harbor waterfront project, with staff recommending $35 million. The plan emphasizes new public waterfront and streetscape work.

Ty Rodriguez is opening The Peppermint Lounge, a vinyl-focused bar on Franklin Street in Tampa Heights this fall. The project pairs his restaurant background with music programming experience.

The DOJ says a St. Petersburg manager filed a false military‑service affidavit that led to an unlawful eviction judgment against an active‑duty sailor; the company will pay $60,000. The settlement includes credit monitoring and new SCRA compliance rules.

Tampa’s Indie Night sold out two farewell shows at Crowbar as the Ybor City venue prepares to close. Founders say the community they built will outlast the room.

Surveillance photos are circulating after a 34‑year‑old was knocked unconscious on 1st Avenue North. Detectives are asking anyone with video or tips to contact police.