First Lady Jill Biden and Trump campaign in Florida to garner support, with Biden promoting the new initiative for veterans and Trump potentially revealing his vice presidential pick. Meanwhile, Biden faces challenges within the Democratic Party.

A woman in St. Petersburg was injured by a tree branch and rescued by emergency services. She sustained non-life-threatening leg injuries and was hospitalized. The street was closed for cleanup.

A St. Petersburg grandmother vows to rebuild after losing everything in a house fire, while another nearby home is also deemed a complete loss due to fire. Investigations and emphasis on fire safety continue.

Deputy Kalin Hall was released from the hospital after being injured by a suspect's vehicle. Sheriff Chronister highlighted the trend of attacks on deputies and assured ongoing investigations.

A deadly crash on U.S. 27 in Haines City resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries, causing significant traffic delays. The incident is under investigation.

The National Weather Service in Tampa has issued a heat advisory for west central and southwest Florida, warning of heat index values up to 111 degrees until 7 PM EDT.

Edward Sherwood Gustafson was sentenced to over 6 years in federal prison for drug distribution and firearms violations.

A Tampa man, Zecki Halum, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana, facing 5 to 40 years in prison after being a fugitive for nearly 15 years.

A former Manatee County corrections deputy was charged with aggravated assault for pulling a gun on a man, contradicting his self-defense claim. He resigned after the incident.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers free family-friendly programs in July, including oceanic explorations, crafting, and technology orientations.

Arayiah Hudson was charged with first-degree murder for the death of her son, Joseph, after Tampa police found evidence of abuse and an autopsy showed blunt force trauma.

An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly vandalizing a Pride mural in St. Petersburg, incurring expensive damage and now facing felony criminal mischief charges.

Gunfire in a Sarasota neighborhood injured one person, leading to a prompt police response. The incident, described as isolated by the police, is under investigation.