The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office swore in 13 new deputies during a ceremony hosted by Sheriff Bob Gualtieri at their Largo administration building.

NWS Tampa forecasts showers and thunderstorms for the area, with hot temperatures and high humidity, and varying chances of precipitation throughout the week.

The RNC held a training in Tampa to educate volunteers on poll watching, aiming to deploy 100,000 nationwide, amid criticisms of undermining election confidence.

Turkey Creek Road will close from Friday to Sunday for corridor improvements, between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Airport Road. Detours will be in place.

U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg's office has prosecuted several crimes at FCC Coleman, including murder, assault, and bribery, involving both inmates and staff.

Pierre C. Marc, a Bradenton resident, has been sentenced to 30 years for drug trafficking offenses after a trial that included testimony about his role in distributing fentanyl and cocaine.

Four Tampa men were arrested for a series of armed robberies at convenience stores, facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted of Hobbs Act robbery charges.

Orlando man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution and firearm offenses, facing a minimum of 5 years to life in prison.

Deputies in Madeira Beach, Florida, investigated a drowning after Hector Colon, 31, was overcome by a strong current; his body was found the next morning.

Alfredo Davila, Jr. pleads guilty to possessing ammunition as a felon, possibly facing 15 years in prison, linked to a 911 incident and Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield feels in his best shape ever, crediting a stable offseason routine and training for his conditioning ahead of the season.

A fire at an abandoned house in Gibsonton, Florida caused heavy traffic on US Highway 41. The blaze, reported early Monday morning, was extinguished in 25 minutes with no injuries. The cause is under investigation.

The National Weather Service forecasts a hot, stormy week for Tampa with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms and temperatures reaching up to 96 degrees.