Trump is set to announce his VP pick at the Republican National Convention, with Rubio and Burgum informed they're not chosen. Details follow an assassination attempt on Trump at a rally.

A 13-year-old was arrested after accidentally shooting a peer in Pinellas Park, FL while playing video games. The teen had retrieved a handgun from a prohibited room and now faces multiple charges.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue welcomes 34 new firefighters, who graduated and will join the force at one of the county's 47 fire stations, enhancing service with their diverse backgrounds and skills.

An assassination attempt on former President Trump in Pennsylvania leads to bipartisan calls for investigation and concern in Tampa. Trump, hit by a bullet at a rally, thanked the Secret Service and law enforcement in his statement.

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.