Palm Harbor’s longtime pie shop JJ Gandy’s will reopen this summer under new owner Rob Marvenko, who says he secured the bakery’s recipes and will preserve the pies. The storefront and much of the interior are being kept intact.

Pasco County deputies arrested 14 people in a West Pasco undercover sting that targeted unlicensed contractors. Officials urge residents to verify licenses and report suspicious activity.

A U.S. jet from the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Iranian tanker M/T Hasna after the ship allegedly ignored repeated blockade warnings, CENTCOM says.

An Atlanta performer known as Jayy Wick was arrested in metro Atlanta after a Panama City Beach shooting left an 18‑year‑old critically injured. Authorities say surveillance and witness IDs led to the arrest.

An appeals court affirmed Domingo Rodriguez’s conviction in the 2024 killing of Dexter. Rodriguez surrendered and will serve the remaining 364 days of his sentence.

Cousin Vinny’s, fresh from a Michelin nod, has signed a St. Pete lease and is plotting a South Tampa outpost as it aims for 10 Florida locations by 2029.

A 38-year-old Crystal River man died after a high-impact collision with a tractor-trailer at CR‑470 and SR‑44 in Sumter County.

Bradenton Police have terminated Officer Quinlyn Parnau after his arrest on domestic battery and burglary charges, the department said. The move follows another officer’s firing earlier this month.

Publix says Executive Chairman Todd Jones will retire May 31 after a 46‑year career; he will remain chairman of the board as the company shifts leadership. The move follows the chain’s recent Q1 results and is framed as a continuity transition.

Matilde, a coastal Mexican steakhouse from Next Level Brands, will anchor AER Tampa's ground floor and target a spring 2027 opening near the Riverwalk.

HCSO named Derick Morris Vincent, 32, in a Warrant Wednesday post, listing strangulation and other domestic‑violence charges. Deputies ask anyone with tips to call 813‑247‑8200.

A Miami federal judge gave Ernesto Ortega Padgett 15 years after prosecutors say his bank-impersonation ring stole more than $29 million and laundered proceeds through crypto.

Plan-review filings show Coco Coastal Coffee LLC has targeted 5400 Marina Drive, Unit A in Holmes Beach; owners haven't announced a menu or opening date.