A Brooksville man was arrested Tuesday after investigators say ballistics, surveillance and digital forensics tied him to an October 2025 parking‑lot ambush at Savages Bar & Grill. Authorities say the attack included an armed carjacking and the theft of the victim’s truck.

Hillsborough County’s emergency management director was put on leave months ago and the county won’t say why. An interim director is running the office as hurricane season nears.

Neighbors along Holly Lane say a proposed 1,000‑student K‑8 private school would overwhelm narrow roads and risk more flooding. Hillsborough County has scheduled a hearing for June 15.

A Barrington Middle School art teacher was removed and the district opened an investigation after a social-media video showed a doll hanging in class, sparking parental outrage.

Gulfport’s independent weekly says it will stop publishing unless it raises $160,000 by July 1; legal bills and a budget gap have forced the urgent drive.

A Valrico mother appears in Hillsborough court today after prosecutors say she tried to drown her three children at a community pool. Family members who saw an Instagram livestream are credited with saving the kids.

Michelle Brandes, charged in the killing of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette, appeared in Pinellas court Tuesday as pretrial work continues. Prosecutors have signaled aggressive moves in the case.

Crews have begun tearing down the Wallace Stovall (old Tampa Tribune) building at 601 N. Ashley Drive. FAA filings and a recent $40M sale point to a possible high-rise.

Two young Florida panthers were found dead on Hendry County roads on Saturday; biologists suspect vehicle strikes and urge caution in panther corridors.

Washington County investigators say obscene images of a minor found on household devices prompted a probe that led to a 27‑year‑old’s arrest in Colorado, authorities say.

Hot, humid days with late‑afternoon storms this week. Highs near 93°F and spotty rain that’s unlikely to ease the drought.

Hot and humid Sunday in Tampa with highs near 94°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m.; brief heavy rain and gusty winds possible.

Deputy Andres “Andy” Lahera’s name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial during National Police Week as his family watched. His case helped spur a Florida law expanding benefits for catastrophically injured officers.