Hernando County residents can meet with local law enforcement at a "Coffee with a Cop" event on March 5 at the Spring Hill Target, fostering community engagement and dialogue.

Localtopia in St. Petersburg highlighted the importance of community support for local businesses recovering from hurricanes, with strong attendance and vendor participation indicating its critical role in economic revival.

A teen boy was shot and killed in Tampa, prompting a police investigation for the suspect. The victim died from upper body injuries after the shooting on Hillsborough Lane.

The Michelin Guide is set to evaluate restaurants in St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Palm Beaches, and greater Fort Lauderdale for star ratings in 2026, highlighting Florida's growing culinary reputation.

Indian Rocks Beach city commissioners voted to ease short-term rental restrictions, increasing occupancy limits and removing some enforcement language.

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck began its 2025 U.S. tour in Brandon and Tampa in January, celebrating its 10th and the brand's 50th anniversaries with exclusive merchandise and treats.

Tampa hosts its Semi-Annual Bridges to Business Subcontractor Outreach and Networking Expo to connect small, minority-owned businesses with construction contract opportunities.

A motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV on I-75 in Pasco County; the 37-year-old Tampa man was ejected during the failed overtaking maneuver. Traffic was disrupted but later resumed.

Tampa celebrates the fifth anniversary of its Shop Small campaign, promoting local businesses for the holiday season and providing them with free exposure via an online directory and social media.

St. Pete Beach residents are protesting significant delays in the post-hurricane permit issuance process, with over 1,000 permit requests in backlog causing economic and emotional stress.

Hillsborough County opens a Business Recovery Center with SBA aid for entrepreneurs impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, offering disaster loans and consultations.

Authorities found the body of Moira Bossard, an 80-year-old missing since last week, in her submerged car in Pasco County following her disappearance during Hurricane Milton.

Ramon Ochoa, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the U.S. after deportation, consecutive to his current state drug trafficking sentence.