Pinellas Park posted photos from a ribbon cutting for the new 36‑bed Pinellas County Rehabilitation Hospital, which reopens after a recent acquisition and rebrand.

Hillsborough County Public Schools is exploring a pilot to build affordable housing for employees on school-owned land near McLane Middle to help ease staff shortages. The plan is exploratory and would rely on state rules that make district land available for workforce housing.

A Fort Myers man pleaded no contest after surveillance showed him hurling three young children over a nearly 6‑foot fence while fleeing deputies; a judge ordered community control and probation.

Dewayne Gallishaw is on trial after prosecutors say he killed a man during a sexual encounter at a Tampa apartment and wounded a 73‑year‑old neighbor when bullets tore through a closed bedroom door.

Three Tampa teens were charged after July 13 assaults left a homeless man critically injured; police say evidence from an unrelated arrest linked them to the attacks.

Commissioners approved a 32-unit townhome site plan on Mango Street and vacated right-of-way, renewing debate over a Disston Avenue extension.

The FBI’s Tampa office warns scammers are impersonating IC3 staff with AI deepfakes and fake recovery sites to steal more money. Officials urge victims to preserve evidence and report to IC3.

A man accused of using stolen ID to buy over $20,000 in jewelry at two Brandon stores was arrested in Mount Vernon, New York, after an investigation. Charges include identity and credit‑card fraud and grand theft.

A 3-year-old visiting a Winter Haven neighborhood was struck and killed by a pickup truck late Friday; deputies say the driver stayed and is cooperating.

Scattered storms and hazardous rip currents will affect Tampa on July 19–20; highs near 87°F and heat‑index values in the upper 90s. Plan for gusty winds and possible localized flooding.

Hernando County Fire Rescue crews responded to a working structure fire in the 12000 block of Elmore Drive in Spring Hill; the department asked people to avoid the area.

A severe thunderstorm swept through Hernando County Friday night, toppling trees, downing power lines and striking a vehicle, officials said.

Scattered storms and brief heavy downpours possible across Tampa Bay; highs near 91°F and a heat index close to 100°F.