The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms in Tampa with high temperatures and heat indices, with a 60-70% chance of precipitation continuing throughout the week.

North Howard Avenue in Tampa will be closed from July 15 to August 5, 2024, for resurfacing, with detours provided. The effort includes safety features like flashing beacons and a speed limit reduction.

Eddy Fonseca, a 25-year-old Tampa man and convicted felon, was sentenced to nearly six years for illegal firearm possession.

Two Florida New Horizons Computer Learning Center franchises settled for $1.35 million over accusations of mismanaging Post-9/11 GI Bill funds, without admitting wrongdoing.

A Riverview woman was arrested for online threats to Florida Governor DeSantis, with authorities undertaking a mental health evaluation and charging her for written threats.

An American Airlines flight's tire caught fire before takeoff in Tampa, leading to the cancellation of the flight. Passengers were safely evacuated without injury.

Pinellas County receives a $27.8 million federal grant to acquire 12 electric and 4 hybrid buses, including charging stations and other equipment, as part of a move towards sustainable public transportation.

Two suspects were arrested in Tampa for a shooting outside the Pink Pussycat Lounge, which left a security guard critically injured and three bystanders wounded.

Tampa residents are advised of a hot week ahead with highs of 91 degrees and potential thunderstorms, carrying a high heat index and humidity, with sporadic rainfall expected.

An elderly inmate died at a local hospital after being found unresponsive at Falkenburg Road Jail, with an investigation underway into the circumstances.

Biologists in Florida discovered a longnose gar with a crooked spine, which they believe was caused by injury rather than genetics. Despite the deformity, the fish is healthy and plays an important ecological role.

The Tampa Water Department has closed East Broadway Avenue for urgent water main repairs, causing traffic detours. Drivers should use alternate routes until the expected completion on Wednesday.

One person died and two were injured in a shooting near Touch of Class Lounge in Bradenton. The incident, possibly stemming from a club argument, is under investigation with no arrests made yet.