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.

Bradenton Beach to reopen to residents and business owners with restrictions post-Hurricane Helene, with thoroughfares kept clear for safety and recovery operations.

Goody Goody Burgers in Hyde Park Village is closing on September 29 due to economic challenges, but its recipes will live on at Columbia Cafe and its airport location remains open.

Tacos & Tequila Cantina is set to expand to Tampa Bay in 2025, with local and fresh Tex-Mex offerings through a partnership with HMC Hospitality Group.

Tampa has set a once-a-week watering restriction to manage water resources and save over a billion gallons compared to biweekly watering. This rule, starting August 2024, responds to a regional deficit in rainfall.

Red Lobster plans to close 23 more locations by the end of August amid financial struggles, following earlier closures and a 30% drop in guests since 2019.

Hillsborough County leaders are advocating for voters to extend a half-cent sales tax, set to expire in 2026, to fund essential services like transportation and public safety.

A Tampa man died in a head-on collision with a semi-truck while trying to pass traffic on US Highway 98 North.

Wendy's introduces Spanish AI to drive-thrus in Florida, aiming to improve the dining experience for Spanish-speaking customers within its diverse clientele.

The Tampa Bay Times is cutting 20% of its staff, offering buyouts before potential layoffs, amidst financial shortfalls and a shift from print to digital revenue.

Hillsborough County celebrates #813Day with a focus on family recipes that highlight the area's culinary diversity. Residents are encouraged to share recipes for a chance to be featured on county social platforms.

A Jacksonville man pled guilty to federal drug trafficking, facing 10 years to life in prison for meth distribution. His supplier was previously sentenced to 10 years.