MDH Partners bought three Class‑A warehouses in Lakeland for $67.7M, adding 557,100 square feet to its industrial portfolio as demand tightens along the I‑4 corridor. The deal was arranged by JLL and sold by Stonemont Financial Group.

Wander Franco sought a spot on the Dominican roster for Santo Domingo 2026, but Olympic officials say roster rules and his legal status block a last‑minute addition.

An Ocala caregiver was arrested after deputies found an 81‑year‑old dementia patient living in a tent with little food or water. She faces an elder‑neglect charge and posted bond.

Fentrice Driskell and Michele Rayner will face off in an Aug. 18 Democratic primary to replace term‑limited Sen. Darryl Rouson in a heavily Democratic Tampa Bay district.

Two 17‑year‑olds were arrested after deputies say they fled in a car reported stolen from Largo and attempted to swim across the Manatee River; one teen was rescued.

Stetson and Bromley Companies unveiled plans to redevelop the 6.5‑acre Tampa Law Center into a mixed‑use riverfront district anchored by a new law center, hotel and residences.

The DOJ has dropped its appeal, leaving a nationwide injunction that blocks enforcement of the post‑office carry ban for members of the plaintiff groups.

A late-night dispute in the Vision Avenue area of Holiday left one man dead; Pasco deputies say they detained a suspect and the investigation is ongoing.

Raising Cane’s will replace the former Macaroni Grill at Brandon Town Center. Asbestos abatement is set for mid‑July and demolition is slated for early August.

A new Publix prototype is set to open at Mariana Acres in Winter Haven on Thursday. The 55,000‑sq‑ft store will replace a nearby Auburndale location and include a pharmacy and liquor outlet.

A MoneyGeek analysis and federal crash records found Florida is the third‑most dangerous state for driving after dark. State and federal data show a large share of fatal crashes happen after sunset.

Third Lake Partners paid nearly $135M for the 54‑acre Westshore Plaza, taking control of a long‑approved mixed‑use redevelopment site in Tampa.

Gravel Road Partners will reposition the long‑dormant Sixty90 site at 6090 Central Ave into a 204‑unit mix of rent‑restricted and market‑rate apartments backed by county funding.