Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are likely through midweek in Tampa. Gusty northeast winds and choppy waters mean caution for drivers and boaters.

An Apopka driver was arrested after a westbound I‑4 crash near mile marker 16.5 left a Plant City motorcyclist with life‑altering injuries, authorities say.

After earning USL Super League final MVP, Sydny Nasello flew to Guyana and skipped the Sun's victory boat parade. Her choice turned the title into a platform for service.

A 61-year-old Bradenton man died after his SUV veered onto the shoulder and struck a tree on 9th Street East near 51st Avenue East. Troopers say the crash is under investigation.

A Tampa inmate who faced child-sex charges died after being found unresponsive at Falkenburg Road Jail. Hillsborough detectives have opened an in-custody death investigation.

A Tampa mother filed a complaint after officers searched her 15‑year‑old on private property without an adult present, reigniting 'biking while Black' concerns as the city debates e‑bike rules.

A North Port diver says she was nearly dragged after a passing boat snagged her dive-flag line off Venice Beach; state wildlife officials are investigating.

A pre‑dawn U‑Haul stop on Causeway Boulevard produced about 5.5 pounds of suspected cocaine and an arrest, deputies say.

Kolter Multifamily filed plans for a 280‑unit Alton apartment project in Brandon, adding nearly 300 rental homes to the Tampa Bay suburbs.

A 43-year-old Port Charlotte woman is jailed after deputies say she fired at a car after a juvenile fight at Lake Betty Park; no injuries were reported.

Tom McCarthy has staged a star‑studded shoot at the Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach; local extras and period vehicles are being sought for scenes April 6–8.

Olive Garden and Seasons 52 are planned for Gateway Plaza in Wesley Chapel, joining new retail and medical tenants in a fast-growing trade area.

Sandra Bradbury was sworn in as Pinellas Park’s mayor as new council members took their oaths and council meetings were scheduled for Tuesday nights at City Hall.