Residents are allowed to return to Longboat Key after repairs, with entry from the South via New Pass Bridge. ID checks, a curfew, and a boil water notice remain in place. Officials urge conserving water and warn of ongoing power outages.

A body was found in a car off I-75 near Riverview, weeks after a crash, prompting an investigation to determine the incident's timeline and identity of the deceased.

Polk County experienced two serious crashes: one resulting in six hospitalizations, including a life-threatening injury, and the other in a fatality after a vehicle hit a tree. Investigations are ongoing.

A 15-year-old was charged with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old at Citrus Park Town Center Mall. The incident started from a "slapboxing" event and escalated into violence. The teen will be tried as an adult.

The NWS forecasts typical Florida weather for Tampa with sunshine, isolated showers, thunderstorms, and high humidity, with temperatures reaching up to 98 degrees.

A 9-foot alligator "stalking" dog walkers in Stuart, Florida, was captured and relocated by deputies and a professional trapper, ensuring community safety.

A school bus driver in North Port found ammunition on the bus, leading to a temporary lockdown of the Imagine School campuses until police deemed the area safe.

Two individuals died and another was hospitalized after a crash at a St. Pete intersection involving a car and motorcycle, caused by a failure to yield.

Tampa's forecast calls for isolated showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny skies and high humidity. Temperatures expected to reach the low 90s with heat indices around 100. Nights remain mostly clear with mid-70s lows.

Miles Partnership settled civil allegations for $2.2 million regarding improper receipt and forgiveness of a PPP loan, following an investigation triggered by a whistleblower complaint.

North Port Police are searching for 23-year-old Debahj Grant who fled a traffic stop, hitting an officer with his car. The officer is OK, and Grant's abandoned vehicle was found. Authorities, using K-9s and drones, continue their search.

A former Circle K clerk in Davenport, FL was arrested for exposing himself and committing battery on a customer, with further accusations of taking inappropriate photos of women.

Tampa police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Circle K on N. Florida Ave. The unarmed suspect fled on a bicycle. No injuries were reported.