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.

A Largo street reopened Monday after hazmat crews contained a toxic chemical fire and confirmed nearby homes were not contaminated. Air monitoring cleared the scene.