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Largo police arrested three after a resident reported men checking vehicle door handles; officers recovered four loaded handguns and urged residents to lock cars.
A pre‑dawn shooting on the 800 block of Justice Drive left one man dead, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says. Investigators remain on scene and are interviewing witnesses.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hot, muggy morning with highs near 92°F and scattered afternoon storms possible. A wetter pattern looks likely late this week.
A tornado warning was issued for parts of Hillsborough and Manatee counties Tuesday evening. Residents were urged to take cover as a storm tracked north toward Ruskin and Palmetto.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A ruptured water main shut a key stretch of South Himes Avenue in Tampa, and crews say normal traffic may not return until Friday. Expect detours and delays.
Clear, muggy morning; highs near 93 with a chance of afternoon storms and a heat index near 100°F. Showers likely tonight with heavier pockets of rain.
NWS surveys found a brief EF0 waterspout‑turned‑tornado moved onshore in Tampa’s Villages of Bayport on May 24, causing limited damage and no injuries.
Tampa will top out near 91°F Monday with sticky humidity and a chance of late‑day storms. Expect brief heavy downpours and gusty winds near thunderstorms.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Ian and Jean MacKechnie gave $10 million to establish an 8,000-square-foot immunotherapy lab in downtown Tampa and to support a new clinical tower at Tampa General.
Deputies are investigating a shooting in the gated Artistry neighborhood; the sheriff’s office says there is no ongoing threat and detectives remain on scene.
A flood advisory covers Pasco County into the overnight hours after heavy rain. Officials warn of standing water in low-lying areas and urge caution on the roads.
Hillsborough investigators say new DNA testing and witness interviews led to an arrest in the 2016 Del Rio Apartments killing of Saadyar 'Sy' Johnson.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Tampa emergency doctors say watered-down formula has sent babies to the ER with seizures and low sodium. Health officials and community groups urge families to follow mixing instructions and seek help.
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