Latest Tampa Bay Area headlines
Venice woman arrested in illegal gambling operation at arcade, 66 slot machines seized: SCSO
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Missing Bradenton man hit by vehicle on I-75 exit ramp: FHP
A 37-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week in Manatee County was seriously injured Wednesday evening after being hit by a vehicle on an Interstate 75 exit ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gasparilla 2026: Cold weather prep underway ahead of potentially coldest parade in Tampa history
With tens of thousands of revelers expected to flood Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday, Gasparilla weekend is lining up to feel more like winter than a typical Tampa pirate invasion.
LALA restaurant and bar owner accused of having child pornography
The owner of LALA in St. Petersburg and Tampa has been arrested on child porn charges.
Tampa City Council weighs $98M price tag for South Howard flood relief
The long-contested plan to fix chronic flooding in South Tampa’s iconic "SoHo" district faces a critical check-up today, as the City Council meets to discuss the project’s scope.







































