Google has filed with the EPA to test Wolbachia‑treated male mosquitoes in Florida, proposing 16M releases per year for two years to cut disease‑carrying populations.

The City of Tampa will switch disinfectants to chlorine from May 29–June 19. Some residents may notice a chlorine smell or taste, but officials say tap water is safe.

New renderings show a 32‑acre Fruitville Road campus as the Sarasota Orchestra announces an anonymous $11.7M gift to push the Music Center forward. The design emphasizes acoustics and climate resilience.

Tampa heads to Cary as two-time defending Division II champions, powered by a three-man rotation as they open the World Series against Bentley on Saturday.

A Tampa resident says scammers posing as deputies coached him into depositing about $800 into a crypto ATM. Authorities warn to hang up and verify.

A flood advisory is in effect for Hillsborough County Thursday evening after heavy downpours. Forecasters warn of minor flooding on low-lying streets and underpasses.

A 15-year-old driver crashed a Dodge Durango into a Clearwater home Tuesday night and ended up atop a parked car, troopers say. The teen was hospitalized and FHP is investigating.

Sarasota detectives say a man was charged in the alleged sexual battery of a 15‑year‑old and are asking other potential victims to come forward. Police and victim resources are listed.

A Tampa man was arrested May 26 after FDLE genetic-genealogy work tied him to a 1998 sexual assault near the Gandy Bridge. Investigators charged him with two counts of armed sexual battery.

Gen X Tavern, downtown Tampa’s ’80s/’90s bar, will close July 4, 2026. Owner Dave Burton says he plans an elevated replacement concept to open by October.

A federal‑backed accelerator unveiled five priority transit projects that aim to better connect downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport and Westshore. The slate ranges from a streetcar extension to I‑275 managed lanes.

Tampa police say two early-morning deaths are connected after a man was found in an idling car and a woman in a burned house; investigators are seeking footage and tips.

Senator Ashley Moody warned Floridians as the "100 Deadliest Days" begin — state data show last summer's Memorial Day‑to‑Labor Day window included 650+ fatal crashes.