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.

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.