A 59-year-old motorcyclist from Anthony died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 35 north of SR‑326; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

The Florida Supreme Court found the bar’s application of Rule 4‑8.2(a) unconstitutional as applied to Christopher Crowley’s 2018 campaign comments, overturning a recommended suspension.

Hernando County deputies named Eddie Christopher Torres wanted on multiple violent warrants; the sheriff's post lists his bond as "No Bond."

Sony will stop making PlayStation discs in January 2028, and Tampa Bay stores that live on used‑game trade‑ins say the change will squeeze margins. Local shops plan to lean on retro stock, events and collectibles to stay afloat.

Tampa developer Third Lake filed plans on July 27, 2026 for a 273‑unit apartment complex at The Grove at Wesley Chapel. The proposal sits near entitlements the county expanded last year.

Pamela Colloff’s new book says Pinellas prosecutors relied on a prolific jailhouse informant whose testimony helped secure convictions, including one death sentence.

A 7.5-foot alligator struck by a car was removed from a Hillsborough County median and will be monitored for injuries before any decision on release.

Gov. DeSantis signed five public-safety laws in Winter Haven that raise penalties for crimes against officers, curb xylazine trafficking and expand gang and offender-registration rules.

Deputies say a blue Kia drove onto the sidewalk at Bruce B. Downs and N. 43rd, entered an active scene and the driver was arrested on a DUI charge.

Hot, humid Monday in Tampa with scattered storms and a Heat Advisory for parts of the Nature Coast; heat-index values could top 100°F.

Ohm Patel, 23, signed to develop three Brass Tap locations in greater Nashville, starting in Brentwood; the Tampa-based brand will bring rotating taps, events and trivia.

Hot and humid today in Tampa: highs near 95°F with scattered afternoon storms and heat index up to 107°F. Watch beaches midweek for stronger surf and rip currents.

After 17 years and more than 500,000 tons of recycled shells, Florida's reef‑building experiment has jump‑started oyster habitat and drawn fish back to the Gulf.