'One Tampa' tower: Downtown high-rise tops off at 42 stories

Construction workers and developers gathered at the corner of Tampa and Twiggs streets to celebrate the topping-off of downtown Tampa's tallest luxury residential skyscraper.

Clearwater moves $180M sports complex plan forward despite neighborhood concerns

A proposal to replace The Landings Golf Course with a massive sports and entertainment complex is moving forward after a unanimous vote from Clearwater City Council.

Pasco County suspect shot, killed after approaching deputies with gun, officials say

A domestic violence incident escalated on Thursday night, resulting in a 61-year-old Land O'Lakes man being shot and killed by Pasco Sheriff's Office deputies.

Polk County K9 shot: Suspect killed in Kathleen woods shootout

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd credits a K9, who was shot and critically injured by a suspect, with saving the lives of three deputies Thursday evening. 

St. Petersburg flock cameras: Police chief defends license plate readers

As debate grows over Flock cameras, the automated license plate reading cameras, St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway is defending his department’s use of them.

Florida Southern College turns citrus groves into 'living laboratories' to help rescue state's industry

Florida Southern College has planted 45 young citrus trees across its Lakeland campus to create a hands-on living laboratory aimed at helping growers revitalize Florida's struggling citrus industry.

Teen charged in Davis Islands dog park attack pleads guilty

A teenager pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with a violent attack at the Davis Islands Dog Park in Tampa.

Hillsborough County commissioners vote to draft one-year data center pause

The Hillsborough County Commission took the first step toward a moratorium blocking the controversial data centers until their impact on communities and the environment can be studied.

Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot

A battle over a lobster diving spot off the Florida coast allegedly escalated into an underwater nightmare after a man was accused of shutting off another diver's air supply, a confrontation that landed him behind bars on an attempted murder charge.

Florida Python Challenge 2026 winner: 96 snakes and $10K grand prize

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

Sirata Beach Resort: $25M renovations unveiled in St. Pete Beach

A $25 million transformation at the 65-year-old Sirata Beach Resort was showcased Wednesday night during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in St. Pete Beach.

Pop-A-Shot National Championship: South Tampa dad to compete in Orlando

For South Tampa's Nick DeMarinis, a lifelong passion could lead to a national championship, as he heads to Orlando to compete in the Pop-A-Shot National Championship for the second consecutive year.