Sen. Rick Scott pushed a bill to require DHS to publish annual reports on how terrorist groups use generative AI, mirroring a House measure that advanced last year. Lawmakers point to growing evidence that groups like ISIS and al‑Qaeda are experimenting with AI for propaganda and recruitment.

Florida’s high court issued a reprimand for Kenneth Chesebro instead of suspending him, citing Georgia’s First Offender Act and prompting a sharp dissent from Justice Jorge Labarga.

Tampa police are investigating after a man was found dead in the 1900 block of West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; detectives are gathering evidence and an autopsy is pending.

Epoch Properties proposes a five‑story, 345‑unit development at 4465–4467 W. Gandy Blvd in South Tampa, with 138 units reserved as workforce housing under the Live Local Act.

A Pasco County traffic stop ended with a San Antonio man booked on a DUI after troopers say they found 34 open containers and a BAC of 0.177.

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Florida GOP’s debate thresholds that left Byron Donalds as the lone qualifier, warning the rules could alienate voters ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.

Dunedin will host a free Hurricane Preparedness Expo at City Hall on June 25 with meteorologist Greg Dee and prefilled sandbags for residents.

A Fort Myers man and the ACLU filed federal suit after a Pinellas-run facial-recognition match reportedly returned a 93% hit that led to a 2024 arrest that was later dropped.

Tampa developer American Landmark says the long-stalled Brandon Town Center apartment project is nearing completion, with tenant move-ins expected in September.

Pasco deputies recovered three pigs in Shady Hills; claimants must show proof and call 727‑847‑8102, option 7.

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.