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.

Neighbors in Dundee reported Argentine tegu lizards roaming yards; officials warn of risks to pets and native wildlife. FWC asks residents to report sightings.

Tampa heads into mid‑90s heat this weekend with heat indexes near 100°F. Storm chances return and rise midweek.

Tampa climbs into the low 90s Friday with weekend highs into the mid‑90s and heat‑index readings near the upper 90s. Storm chances stay low through Saturday before rising early next week.

Clear, breezy Thursday in Tampa with a high near 89°F and a Small Craft Advisory offshore. Heat climbs into the 90s this weekend.

Dynasty Financial Partners is expanding its St. Pete headquarters at 400 Central with a lease that adds about 16,000 square feet, boosting its downtown footprint by more than 30%.

Emo Night Tampa celebrates 11 years with a no‑cover show at Crowbar on June 6 — organizers say it will be the series’ last at the Ybor venue for now.

The EPA rolled out a national "Superfund Solutions" plan to cut red tape and speed long‑stalled toxic cleanups, officials say. The move could push hundreds of priority sites into active remediation and reshape reuse prospects.

A two-vehicle crash on northbound I-75 at Mile Marker 193 in Sarasota left one person dead and forced a detour at Exit 193, snarling the morning commute.

Deputies flooded The Grove at Wesley Chapel Monday after social-media chatter about a 'teen takeover.' Officials say the scene stayed calm and warned lawbreakers they’ll be held accountable.

Red Mesa Cantina's downtown St. Pete location closed suddenly on Tuesday after 16 years, and the announcement also shutters the upstairs event spaces. The group's other venues remain listed on its site.

Nightwatch, from the team behind Neighborhood Wine Shop, will open at 2817 Central Ave with a large backyard patio and a 250–300 bottle program. The bar aims to land before year’s end.