Polk County Fire Rescue extinguished a two-alarm fire at an old phosphate warehouse in Bartow, with no injuries reported. The fire was under control by 10:13 a.m. with 29 units responding.

Jorge Giovanni Gonzalez-Lopez pled guilty to smuggling guns from Florida to Colombia and awaits sentencing; he's likely to be deported after serving time.

The city of Tampa has started construction on One Tampa, a luxury condo set to be the tallest residential building in the city upon its 2027 completion.

A Tampa man was arrested for possessing stolen property after posting an ad on Facebook Marketplace for an AC unit that matched one stolen from a construction site.

Tampa launches Swim With HART program giving free pool access to HART bus pass holders, encouraging public transit use, and offering a way to beat the summer heat.

Florida officials settled a lawsuit over a phosphate plant leak in Tampa Bay, involving enhanced oversight and a $75,000 payment for water quality monitoring.

A Tampa man confessed to killing his brother following an argument, leading to his arrest on charges related to the shooting. The incident resulted in the brother's death and highlighted the dangers of domestic disputes escalating to violence.

Trump campaigned in Florida, teasing his VP pick and attacking the Democratic Party, while supporters speculate on Senator Rubio as a potential running mate.

Rogers Park in Tampa introduces Toptracer Range technology to provide golfers with real-time data on their swings, enhancing both experience and skill development.

Hillsborough County maintains one-day-a-week watering restrictions despite recent rains due to ongoing drought conditions and below-average reservoir levels.

Hillsborough County will conduct aerial mosquito spraying over 17,454 acres in South Tampa on July 8, 2024, using Dibrom chemical to reduce adult mosquito populations and prevent disease spread.

A heat advisory with up to 111 heat index values is in effect for parts of Southwest and West Central Florida, including Tampa and St. Petersburg, until 6 PM EDT. Safety precautions against heat-related illnesses are advised.

Two individuals were arrested after a violent altercation and shooting outside the Pink Pussycat Lounge in Tampa, which resulted in multiple injuries.