Court documents say a woman used aliases and forged documents to collect fees and rent from renters who were not on the lease in Pinellas County.

Neighbors near Plant City say concerts at Rancho Los Arados rattle homes and clog roads while Florida's agritourism protections limit county enforcement. The county is appealing a judge's ruling.

A Tampa man is accused of sending death threats over Instagram after a breakup, and police say he also messaged the woman's employer as the harassment escalated.

A federal jury convicted Seffner resident Jordan O’Keefe Woods of sex trafficking and inducing travel; he faces a possible life sentence. Sentencing has not been scheduled.

Amazon‑owned Whole Foods is targeting its first Bradenton store at the Market Place at Heritage Harbour, with an early‑2027 opening on the books. The move adds a new grocery option near Lakewood Ranch.

Hernando County firefighters extinguished a manufactured-home fire at Three Seasons Mobile Home Park in Brooksville; one resident was hospitalized and the cause is under investigation.

Bern's will close Haven in late May to begin converting the Hyde Park restaurant into a seafood concept led by chef Chad Johnson. A fall 2027 opening is the target.

Two children and an adult were rescued after their boat drifted into a busy Tampa shipping channel. Deputies secured the disabled vessel and towed it to Davis Islands.

Lawmakers approved a bill to relaunch state licensing for naturopathic doctors and create a Board of Naturopathic Medicine; supporters tout access, critics warn unproven care.

Florida made certain hurricane‑prep items permanently sales‑tax exempt effective Aug. 1, 2025. Batteries, specified generators, gas cans and safety gear are now tax‑free year‑round.

Four family members were found shot in Plant City on Sunday; detectives are asking neighbors for video and tips. The investigation is ongoing.

A 51-year-old man was killed Saturday night after being struck by an SUV on U.S. 301 at 21st Street in Sarasota. Police say the driver stayed and the investigation is ongoing.

The city’s new PeliCAN grant will fund and train local residents to launch SNAP-friendly mobile fresh markets. Applications are open through May 31, 2026.