County commissioners approved $95 million for 10 stormwater projects, from culvert repairs to a $30M Ruskin sewer overhaul. The funding comes from a HUD disaster‑recovery grant and targets about 370,000 residents.

A Tampa‑area congressional hopeful's '86 47' merch has sparked online tips to federal authorities and revived debate over the meme's violent connotations.

HCSO Gang Unit detectives served a Tampa warrant and arrested three people after seizing multiple firearms and trafficking‑level narcotics. The case remains under investigation.

Miami is the frontrunner to host the Women’s Champions Cup final stages Jan. 27–31, 2027. Hard Rock and Nu Stadium are the top contenders for the finals.

Patrick Scruggs pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 90 days after a 2023 Howard Frankland Bridge stabbing. The plea was approved by the man he wounded.

Sarasota police say overall crime fell 18% in 2025, the third straight year of declines.

Neighbors filmed deputies and a licensed trapper removing a large alligator from a Wesley Chapel driveway. Officials say the animal was secured and removed by crews.

Tampa’s Angry Chair Brewing is up for sale for $3 million; the turnkey listing includes equipment, recipes and the brand while owners retain the building. The taproom remains open.

A suspicious package briefly closed West Dampier Street in Inverness before the county bomb team declared it safe.

Saddlebrook Resort has opened GOAT Kitchen & Bar in Wesley Chapel — a sports‑centric tavern serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with game‑day menus and cocktails. The venue is part of the property’s $92M refresh.

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold at a Lutz Publix matched Sunday’s midday draw for a $57,475 payout; winners must claim at a Florida Lottery district office.

A home under renovation in Ybor was consumed by fire Monday; Tampa Fire Rescue extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

A 61-year-old Bradenton man died after his motorcycle left U.S. 41 and struck a guardrail north of Saffold Park Drive. Troopers say the crash occurred around 4:50 p.m. and is under investigation.