Cardinal Point's plan would replace the Ramada near Tampa International with 398 apartments, ground‑floor retail and a large parking garage.

A wrong-way pickup on I-75 early Sunday killed a 21-year-old woman and injured a mother and two children near the Charlotte‑Lee county line, authorities said. A Sarasota man was arrested.

FDOT has programmed $100 million toward widening and safety upgrades on Lithia Pinecrest Road after local advocacy from Commissioner Christine Miller. The funding advances design and phased work on a long‑debated corridor rebuild.

Hillsborough deputies arrested a Wimauma man after finding him passed out with his 5-year-old in the backseat and a gun in plain view.

Hot and humid Sunday in Tampa with highs near 94°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m.; brief heavy rain and gusty winds possible.

Fellas Vinoir, a European-style café and wine bar, is planning to open at 344 Corey Ave on Corey Avenue, promising breakfast by day and a wine-forward evening menu.

Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera’s name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during National Police Week as his family watched. His case helped spur a Florida law expanding benefits for catastrophically injured officers.

Pinellas County warns of king-tide flooding this weekend; officials urge drivers to avoid flooded roads and protect vehicles from saltwater damage.

Deputies in Zolfo Springs seized a 42‑foot Keystone RV, suspected meth and firearms during a search; a woman was arrested and faces trafficking and related charges.

Hillsborough detectives arrested 25-year-old Carnel Daniels after a traffic stop and search of his North Armenia Avenue home produced five firearms and other weapons.

A fast-moving brush fire near Gray Road in Lithia sent one person to the hospital in critical condition and was contained by crews within hours.

Midday warmth hits the mid‑90s with an ozone advisory for sensitive groups. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms become more likely Sunday, mainly inland.

A 35-year-old Osceola County man was arrested in Tampa after deputies say an undercover buy turned up a one-kilogram cocaine seizure.