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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A left-turn collision at Causeway Boulevard and Windermere Oak Lane in Riverview on Monday evening killed two people and left troopers investigating.
A Tuesday night disturbance in Clearwater left a woman critically injured and a police officer wounded. A female suspect was arrested and detectives are probing a motive.
HCSO says three people were arrested after reports of vehicle break‑ins at a Brandon apartment complex just after midnight. Aviation and K9 units helped deputies locate suspects.
A semi-truck driver was killed Monday afternoon after his rig left Deen Still Road in Lake Alfred and rolled onto its side. Deputies found the driver pinned beneath the trailer and say the crash is under investigation.
Sports in ...
Lavonte David will speak at One Buc Place today and is expected to say whether he'll retire or return for a 15th season with the Buccaneers.
A Hillsborough County detention cadet was arrested in Zephyrhills on a domestic violence battery charge. Sheriff Chad Chronister said the conduct is unacceptable and the agency referred inquiries to Zephyrhills PD.
A St. Petersburg firefighter suffered a traumatic brain injury after a hydrant failed and struck him; internal documents show a broader hydrant review is underway.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy morning fog gives way to mostly sunny skies and highs near the mid‑80s. Isolated afternoon storms are possible midweek; near‑record heat looks likely Friday–Saturday.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Florida was picked for a federal eVTOL pilot and Tampa Bay planners are already mapping vertiports. Supervised air‑taxi tests could begin as soon as summer 2026.
An 18-year-old was killed and three family members were hurt after a pre-dawn Coquina Key house fire; state investigators are probing the cause.
Arts & Culture in ...
Next Saturday Tampa’s Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival fills Curtis Hixon with performances, food and vendors — free and open to all.
A 90 mph traffic stop near DeFuniak Springs ended with a spin-out and a seizure of more than 100 grams of meth, fentanyl and a loaded handgun, deputies say.
Food & Drinks in ...
Whataburger plans to open at 1426 W Brandon Blvd in Brandon this spring, replacing the former Aussie Grill as part of an eight‑site Tampa Bay rollout. The site is a freestanding drive‑thru on a high‑traffic corridor.
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