Commissioners unanimously approved business terms to advance an estimated $70–$80M, multi‑rink sports complex near Lakewood Ranch’s Premier Sports Campus. The move clears the way for a land‑lease and site‑plan steps.

The FBI’s Tampa office warns scammers are impersonating IC3 staff with AI deepfakes and fake recovery sites to steal more money. Officials urge victims to preserve evidence and report to IC3.

The White Oak Cottage in Lithia mixes dining and shopping under the oaks — and now it’s serving Afternoon Tea on select afternoons.

Pasco County’s 40‑day scallop season draws tens of thousands and pumps nearly $11 million into the local economy, boosting marinas, charters and restaurants.

The owner of SunDeck Pavers faces an organized‑fraud warrant after homeowners say they paid thousands and projects were left unfinished. Investigators are reviewing multiple complaints.

A pre-dawn blaze heavily damaged Pacific Rim on Hillview Street. Owner Veth Senenoi vows to rebuild as community donations top $100,000.

A new executive order forces defense contractors to map every component and phases out routine waivers for foreign materials by Jan. 1, 2027.

USF President Moez Limayem announced a broad leadership reshuffle July 17, moving research and national-security units under new oversight and naming interim leaders.

At Farnborough, DeSantis announced Relativity Space's Space Coast expansion and a new Space Florida–U.K. MOU promising jobs and deeper trade ties.

High rip current risk at Gulf beaches through 8 p.m. Tuesday. Scattered storms and heat index values near 103°F.

The SEC announced Media Days will be in Nashville July 12–15, 2027, with venue details still to come. The move marks Music City’s second turn as host since 2023.

Hernando County deputies are searching for David Manuel Perez, who is wanted on a no‑bond warrant for domestic battery by strangulation.

A Winter Haven site‑work contractor filed for Chapter 7 liquidation, listing more than $10M in subcontractor claims and roughly $5.8M in short‑term financing.