Mid-90s and steamy Wednesday in Tampa with heat index around 105–106°F. Isolated afternoon storms possible; cooling stations are available for relief.

Seniors at the Hampton Apartments in Clearwater say they endured more than two weeks without central air-conditioning before management confirmed repairs Monday.

Two men were shot Monday near 9th Avenue South in St. Petersburg; police say both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

An early‑morning ambush near W. Waters Avenue left one man dead; investigators say the shooter claims self‑defense and detectives are seeking witnesses.

A Pasco County educator has been charged with second-degree murder after she allegedly strangled her 6-year-old nonverbal son. New body‑cam footage and reports of Mark O’Mara joining the defense have renewed scrutiny.

A Frankie's pizza window opened on St. Pete Beach on July 3, 2026, serving New York‑style slices beside The Luce hotel. A full restaurant is due later this summer.

A new Tampa Bay Business Journal ranking lists 1,079 local employers and more than 620,000 jobs across seven counties, with Publix and major health systems anchoring the region.

John Carlson signed a two‑year, $17M deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, giving the Bolts a veteran top‑pairing defenseman and a power‑play quarterback.

Clover and Lindell paid $13.3M for the Westwood Center in Westshore and plan to rebrand and invest to boost leasing.

Snook Haven’s riverfront rebuild is nearing substantial completion, with a new pier, pavilion and concession area in place and a fall 2026 reopening expected. The project aims to protect the site from future floods while keeping its Old Florida vibe.

BayCare says it will partner with Zipline to deliver prescriptions, lab samples and urgent supplies by drone from Pinellas County starting in late 2027. The system will use tethered pods and local charging stations to speed deliveries across Tampa Bay.

A Pinellas volunteer youth baseball coach was arrested and held on $5,000 bond after authorities say he sent sexually explicit images to a teenager. Digital messages and photos are central to the probe.

A Lakeland man faces criminal charges after investigators say he struck an ambulance and fled, injuring a paramedic. Authorities say the case is under active investigation.