Partly cloudy and muggy with highs near 88°F in Tampa. Small chance of inland showers Sunday; warmer early next week.

Will Weatherford is stepping down as chair of USF’s Board of Trustees and will remain a trustee while Mike Griffin prepares to take over amid major research gains and a $340M stadium project.

Orlando’s SoDough Square is coming to South Tampa this summer, bringing Detroit-style square pies and Coney dogs to the neighborhood. An exact opening date is expected by June.

Sarasota County deputies executed a search warrant in Venice on April 23 and arrested a man who now faces four counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Digital forensics teams are continuing the investigation.

Deputies closed the Lake Forest community entrance and urged people to avoid the area as an investigation unfolded near USF. Local roads were affected while officers worked the scene.

FEMA approved nearly $97M for Florida recovery work — utilities, beaches and cleanup — even as DHS funding disputes and court fights keep some payouts in limbo.

An 87-year-old Land O' Lakes bicyclist was killed on U.S. 41 after being struck by a motorcycle north of Swans Landing Drive. FHP says the motorcyclist was hospitalized and is investigating.

A 39-year-old Polk City man died after an ATV crash on Fussell Road; detectives say a passing vehicle may have struck him. Investigators are asking for dashcam tips.

Plan‑review paperwork suggests a Dave’s Hot Chicken is planned at 4683 Park Blvd in Pinellas Park, joining a busy Park Boulevard dining strip. Local filings and tenant signs will confirm next steps.

A roastery-bakery and a brick-and-mortar butcher have opened on Auburndale's Main Street as the city pursues downtown revitalization.

SWFWMD will close the Lake Hancock P-11 structure, cutting releases to the Upper Peace River and likely leaving stretches dry and non-navigable within days.

A Dade City community bank faces an OCC enforcement order, shareholder suits and whistleblower claims over AML and payments practices.

AARP warns scams targeting Floridians 50+ are surging: local reporting and federal data show hundreds of millions lost last year, and experts lay out what to do.