Sticky morning in Tampa; highs near 91°F with scattered afternoon storms possible. Expect brief heavy downpours and lightning after 1 p.m.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulled a 16-year-old Largo girl from the 54th Avenue overpass above I‑275 on June 2 after multiple motorists reported she was attempting to jump. Troopers say they provided care and arranged follow‑up.

Cloudy, muggy Thursday in Tampa with showers and storms likely by mid‑morning. Highs near 92°F and heat‑index values into the upper‑90s; expect brief heavy rain and lightning.

Largo Police Chief Mike Loux will retire Jan. 28, 2027 after a 35-year career and will remain chief while the city runs a recruitment for his successor.

Related Group plans a 24‑story mixed‑use tower at South Parker and West Kennedy to launch downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk District on the west bank of the Hillsborough River.

Reserved seating and hospitality packages for Tampa’s Gasparilla 2027 are on sale now. Early-bird pricing runs through Dec. 31, 2026.

Wauchula police say two local businesses were targeted in a phone-and-email credit‑card scam that left owners covering thousands in chargebacks and lost goods.

A proposed St. Pete Beach ordinance would require permits for photo shoots, yoga classes and other organized beach uses and ban foam coolers, bikes and fireworks. Local vendors warn it could cost business.

The state education department wants districts to explicitly include AI in internet‑safety policies. A State Board workshop is scheduled for June 22 to begin drafting rules.

Demolition crews started at Grove Manor as Lake Wales moves to replace aging public housing with 210 affordable units funded by federal tax credits and local support.

Tampa climbs into the mid‑90s today with heat‑index readings topping 100°F. Storm chances increase midweek; keep water and shade on your radar.

A man in his early 40s died after a hit‑and‑run near N. Armenia Ave and E. Hamilton Ave; Tampa Police are asking witnesses to call 813‑231‑6130.

Mid-90s and muggy today with heat indexes near 100. Showers and storms become more likely midweek.