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.

Brothers from Lima opened Sabor & Fuego on North MacDill, serving ceviche, lomo saltado and a dessert program built around lúcuma.

Dozens of officers converged on downtown St. Petersburg early Monday after witnesses reported hearing gunshots near 1st Avenue North.

Two men were seriously injured in Hudson when a flashover ignited during spray‑foam work; both were airlifted and deputies say the injuries were accidental.

Hot and humid today with scattered afternoon storms and a heat index near 97°F. Tonight's downpours could produce localized flooding.

USF and Homeland Security Investigations signed an MOU on May 22 to embed the BRIGHT Project in HSI offices in Tampa and Miami, pairing survivor services with data tools. The pilot aims to speed victims to shelter and give agents smarter triage tools.

Tampa will push into the low 90s Saturday with scattered afternoon storms and a heat index near 98°F. Brief heavy downpours and gusts could interrupt afternoon plans.

Pinellas County police arrested Devin Rudd, saying he used Grok to create nude images of a woman without her consent. The case comes amid international scrutiny of Grok and other AI image tools.

Sen. Rick Scott reintroduced the Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act, aiming to bar China’s digital yuan from payment apps and send the measure to the Senate Banking Committee.