Hillsborough County deputies found a man and a woman dead Wednesday in the 2900 block of James Melvin Drive in Plant City. Detectives say the scene is active but contained.

Hillsborough County Public Schools has named former HCSO chief deputy Anthony Collins as its new chief of security, even after his resignation last year amid an FBI National Academy cheating probe.

Spotty morning storms could bring brief heavy downpours and lightning; highs near 84°F. Drier, more comfortable air moves in Thursday.

A body was recovered near the Grandview boat ramp in St. Petersburg; investigators say it may be a 66-year-old man reported missing Monday, and the medical examiner is determining cause.

Hazy, hot Tuesday in Tampa with highs near 92°F and heat index near 100°F. Storm chances increase tonight into Wednesday with gusty storms possible.

A crash on northbound I‑275 in Pinellas County closed lanes and snarled the morning commute, with FDOT and local outlets reporting heavy backups and detours.

Mostly cloudy and muggy Monday with highs near 91°F. A stronger system Tuesday night into Wednesday could bring widespread storms and damaging gusts.

A Hillsborough motorcyclist identified as Jeremy Leaf was arrested after allegedly ditching his bike and running into a retention pond, authorities say. Aviation crews helped guide deputies.

Sticky heat today with scattered afternoon storms and a heat index near 99°F. Plan for quick downpours and lightning.

A 15-year-old is in critical condition after a pickup rear-ended an electric dirt bike Friday night in Pinellas Park. Police say the rider lacked a helmet and the bike had no lights.

Mark Barcia was sentenced to 18 years after a New Year's Eve 2019 crash that killed an Uber passenger and injured others in North Port.

R. Fred Lewis, a former Florida chief justice and civics‑education advocate, has died at 78. The Florida Supreme Court will hold lying‑in‑state and a memorial in June.

Hillsborough deputies say a 51-year-old registered sexual predator was arrested after allegedly threatening to release nude images sent by a 15-year-old.