Fire crews have stopped forward progress on a wildfire off Bexley Village Drive as county burn bans remain in effect across parts of central Florida.

The Supreme Court declined to review a Tallahassee parents’ lawsuit over Leon County Schools’ handling of a student’s gender identity, leaving the appeals‑court dismissal intact. The decision keeps local guidance in place while the broader legal fight continues.

Manatee County leaders brought their 'ecosystem of care' to a White House summit on addiction and homelessness and returned with federal contacts to expand local services.

Mostly clear morning; highs near 90°F with a small chance of an isolated inland shower. Midweek stays drier; scattered storms possible this weekend.

Three brothers opened Byte near USF, serving crispy smash burgers, hand-cut fries and late-night milkshakes on the 56th Street dining strip.

Brandon Hagel’s two third‑period goals and Max Crozier’s booming hit powered Tampa Bay’s 3-2 comeback in Montreal, knotting the first‑round series at 2-2.

A Shell in Nokomis sold the lone Fantasy 5 evening jackpot Saturday, paying $126,700. The Florida Lottery says prizes $600+ must be claimed at district offices or headquarters.

Five teenagers were taken into custody after troopers used a PIT maneuver to stop a stolen SUV on U.S. 19 in Clearwater. Deputies and K-9 teams helped locate suspects who fled into an apartment complex.

An 18‑story LeCesse tower at 201 18th St N has filed to go vertical, promising 279 apartments, a five‑story parking podium and sixth‑floor pool amenities.

Clear, muggy morning in Tampa with highs near 87°F and a small chance of brief inland showers this afternoon. Bay waters remain calm.

A national advocacy group helped push HB 905, a Florida bill that would end sister‑city ties with China and other nations — putting Orlando’s Guilin relationship at risk.

Florida Highway Patrol says a white work truck struck a school-bus stop arm in Myakka City Friday; 15 students were aboard and none were injured. Troopers are asking witnesses to come forward.

Troopers say a 37-year-old Sarasota woman was found asleep in a Tesla on I‑75 with Autopilot engaged and was arrested on suspicion of DUI; her BAC was nearly twice the legal limit.