HART used an Earth Day event at TPA to highlight a $32,037,390 FTA award that will replace aging diesel buses and finish the agency’s shift to CNG. The move promises cleaner air and about $1M in annual maintenance savings.

Clear and warm across Tampa today with highs near 85°F. Small chance of inland storms Saturday and Sunday.

Major insurers filed double‑digit Medigap increases this spring; Tampa Bay seniors are weighing alternatives as state filings are reviewed.

A Florida delegation hand‑delivered a letter to Congress warning H.R. 1897 would roll back decades of recovery for manatees, panthers and sea turtles.

Evacuation orders were issued Tuesday in Myakka City after a brush fire near Gopher Hill Road. Crews report the blaze is largely contained.

Pinellas Park and Seminole crews contained a brush fire behind a business park Tuesday as a Red Flag Warning raised wildfire risk across the Tampa Bay region.

An 18‑year‑old former Braves catcher was arrested after a chain‑reaction crash on southbound I‑75 in Manatee County killed a truck driver. Troopers say the team helped identify a damaged Mustang.

Mostly cloudy this morning in Tampa with highs near 85°F. Small craft advisory eases by mid‑morning as winds subside.

A Tampa man was indicted on a federal charge alleging he sent threats across state lines. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said FBI Tampa, the Secret Service and Capitol Police assisted.

Seoul police have asked prosecutors to seek an arrest warrant for HYBE founder Bang Si‑hyuk amid allegations of a nearly 200 billion won IPO payoff.

Hillsborough deputies arrested a 46‑year‑old registered sexual predator after alleging he made inappropriate contact with a 13‑year‑old during an April home visit. Authorities say the case is under active investigation.

Red Flag Warning 11 AM–8 PM Tuesday raises fire risk across Tampa Bay. Gusty east winds and low humidity mean outdoor burning remains banned.

A customer was shot during an early‑morning armed robbery at Mega Arcade in Bradenton; Manatee County deputies are searching for a masked suspect. Officials say the victim underwent surgery and investigators are reviewing footage and tips.