A 13-story, 310-room AC Hotel and Moxy is rising at 111 N. Meridian Ave, bringing rooftop dining, a pool deck and new street-level retail to the Channel District.

Sunny and near 89°F today in Tampa; showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday night into Sunday.

A viral clip from Progressive Field shows an adult grab a home‑run ball from a young Guardians fan; the ball was later returned and a Rays reporter helped the family.

A pedestrian was killed late Tuesday at San Casa Drive and 10th Street in the Grove City area; troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating. Local crews closed the scene while investigators worked into the night.

A gun was stolen from a car in Lakeland’s Mikasuki neighborhood after early-morning break-ins on April 17. Deputies have opened an investigation and seek tips.

Tampa Fire Rescue says crews are battling a fully involved structure fire in South Tampa’s Swann Estates. The building was unoccupied and firefighters are extinguishing the blaze.

Sunny and hot Tuesday in Tampa with highs near 92°F. Showers and storms likely late Saturday into Sunday.

FDOT crews began overnight work at the I‑75/SR‑52 interchange to reconfigure ramps and add lanes; expect short nightly closures and lane shifts.

Two Ocala men admitted they intended to distribute about a pound of meth after an undercover buy; sentencing is pending.

Heartland for Children and Polk County say more than 500 children were removed from homes across Polk, Hardee and Highlands last year. The agency is recruiting dozens of foster families ahead of May's recognition month.

Amorino opens its first Florida storefront in downtown St. Petersburg this weekend, handing out 1,000 free rose-shaped gelato scoops at its grand opening.

Lakeland police reissued surveillance of the July 4, 2021 Mobil shooting and are offering a $5,000 reward and new contact details for tips.

Deputies released photos after a teal-and-white Ford F‑350 dually and a pontoon were taken from a Homosassa property; case #2026‑3753 is active.