Adam Sandler and Vanilla Ice played basketball with USF Bulls, creating buzz; Sandler’s on tour, visited for his birthday. Coach hopes for team boost.

A Brooksville woman is charged with DUI manslaughter after her car hit a Chrysler in Hudson, killing a 68-year-old man. Her BAC was 0.240, three times the legal limit.

A Jacksonville computer learning center and its owner agreed to pay $500,000 to settle allegations of improperly billing the VA for tuition waivers and violating enrollment incentive rules.

Charlotte County is discussing potential projects for a 1% sales tax increase in a focus group meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025, encouraging community participation.

A man was fatally shot while driving in St. Petersburg; his vehicle then crashed, with an 18-month-old girl unharmed inside. Police are investigating the incident.

Tampa Bay celebrated as the Buccaneers won 23-20 against the Falcons, with Egbuka scoring twice, and the USF Bulls entered college rankings for the first time in seven years.

SPFR firefighters quickly controlled a residential attic fire with no casualties, thanks to collaborative efforts from multiple fire departments. The cause is under investigation.

Tampa is experiencing high heat and humidity with a 60% chance of afternoon thunderstorms and evening showers. This weather pattern is expected to continue throughout the week.

Pinellas County Sheriff welcomed 23 new deputies in a ceremony at the Sheriff's Administration Building in Largo, marking their start in various divisions of service.

Construction on Peachland Boulevard may cause lane closures and delays between Sept. 9-23, with recommended detours and advisory for cautious driving.

Hillsborough County Aging Services celebrates National Senior Center Month with various activities including chess, billiards, and Rummikub tournaments, plus a Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of 12 individuals in Tampa linked to a human smuggling operation exploiting Cubans, highlighting the local nature of such crimes.

A Hillsborough County Sheriff's investigation, Operation Van Diesel, led to arrests in a diesel theft ring, recovering over 30,000 gallons of stolen fuel.