NVR/Ryan Homes filed plans to build about 388 homes at Springside Crossing, a 462‑acre site near Brooksville; city and county records flag donated land for a possible fire station and a school mitigation agreement.

Biologists released captive‑reared Florida grasshopper sparrows on the DeLuca Preserve this month, pairing ranching and prescribed fire with captive breeding to help the species recover.

A first-of-its-kind dog cruise from Tampa never sailed, and some customers say their money never came back.

A WalletHub ranking shows sharp Q1 2026 spikes in mortgage delinquencies across ten states — Louisiana posts the highest rate while Vermont logged the biggest quarter jump. Rising insurance bills, taxes and local labor trends are squeezing homeowners.

A new Oklahoman photo gallery traces Wynnewood‑born Gen. Tommy Franks’s rise from small‑town roots to leading CENTCOM and the museum he helped build in Hobart. The piece stitches wartime briefings, Washington honors and hometown displays into a local portrait of a national figure.

A Tallahassee judge ruled July 27 that James Fishback can remain on Florida’s GOP primary ballot after a residency challenge from Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. The decision keeps the controversial candidate in the Aug. 18 race and could prompt an appeal.

Vita Vea requested a trade from the Buccaneers amid stalled extension talks. The move complicates Tampa Bay’s plans as training camp opens.

Officials say medically dependent residents should pre‑register for special‑needs shelters now so planners can arrange transport, power and medical monitoring. Here's how to sign up.

Three children were hurt in a Largo crash Sunday night, and the driver now faces DUI and child-neglect charges.

Bar Fly is closing its Safety Harbor restaurant on July 30 after selling the Main Street spot to Frenchy's; the owners plan to reopen in Palm Harbor.

Sticky heat and scattered storms today in Tampa: highs near 93F, heat-index readings into the 100s and a Heat Advisory for parts of the Nature Coast. Expect brief heavy downpours and humid nights.

Hernando County deputies arrested 43‑year‑old Jeremy Gordon on July 17 after an 18‑month search tied to Washington warrants. He faces local failure‑to‑register charges and out‑of‑state warrants.

An emu strolled through a Sarasota neighborhood Monday, halting traffic and drawing onlookers; a WWSB photo gallery captures the unlikely visitor.