Tampa's NWS forecasts a hot day with temps up to 94°F, heat index reaching 103°F, high humidity, a slight chance of showers, and persistent heat in the days ahead.

Sheriff to discuss new evidence in Giovanni Pelletier's death; he had been trying to reconnect with family before his body was found in Manatee County.

Lane closures will occur on Peachland Boulevard in Charlotte County for power installations by Irby Construction from August 20-29, causing traffic disruptions.

Dynamite found in a Spring Hill home led to neighborhood evacuations and road closures until the Hernando County Sheriff's Office declared the area safe again. Emergency teams successfully cleared the potential danger.

Tampa's Homeless Outreach Team successfully housed a family of five left homeless after hurricanes, providing them with a rental subsidy and support from Family Promise, evidencing the city's commitment to combating homelessness.

The Tampa area expects high temperatures, humidity, and thunderstorms, with heat indices to reach up to 106°F. Evening storms may subside, but the chance of rain remains through the weekend.

HCFR teams battled a severe house fire on Bessemer Road in intense heat, with challenges such as no nearby hydrants and a high heat index. No injuries occurred; the cause is under investigation.

Daniel Novi, a 56-year-old missing man from Manatee County, has been found safe. His return was announced on social media by the local sheriff's office.

A body found off Gandy Bridge sparked a homicide investigation across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, with a witness leading deputies to the scene and a teen detained in connection to the crime.

Charlotte County's intersection at Quesada Ave and Forrest Nelson Blvd is set to receive new traffic lights and undergo underground work, causing lane closures from Aug 25 to Sept 12.

A teacher at Explorer K-8 in Spring Hill was arrested for DUI after crashing his vehicle into the school fence; he was previously arrested for DUI in 2014.

Charlotte County honored first responders at their annual Public Safety Appreciation & Recognition Banquet, awarding medals for bravery and various service distinctions.

A heat advisory including Tampa and St. Petersburg was issued by the National Weather Service, warning of temperatures up to 109 degrees due to high humidity.