Human remains found in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been matched to Rose Marie Gayhart, missing since 1985. The identification has reclassified the cold case as an active homicide investigation.

Prosecutors declined a proposed life‑in‑prison plea from Cornelius Whitfield, who faces multiple murder charges tied to two 2021 shootings; relatives begged for closure in court.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide outside a Plant City nightclub; a person involved is cooperating while detectives work the scene.

Hot, humid Saturday in Tampa with highs near 96°F and scattered afternoon storms. Heat Advisory in effect for parts of the Nature Coast.

Florida troopers arrested a New York driver in connection with a March I‑75 crash that killed one adult and two children; investigators say marijuana was recovered.

Tampa Bay's Fast 50 pulled in $3.2 billion in 2025 and is heavy on construction firms, signaling more hires and projects across the region.

A Tampa man was arrested after an undercover sting detectives say targeted adults seeking to meet children. Authorities say he confessed and is being held without bond.

Hillsborough County will replace a failing 24‑inch forcemain along Waters Avenue in Town ’N’ Country with a $50M upgrade to boost wastewater reliability.

A Publix vendor told officials it will end unloading services at five distribution centers, cutting 168 warehouse roles across Lakeland and Sarasota.

Hillsborough deputies served a July 22 search warrant on Pettie Road in Dover and arrested three men, seizing meth, pills and firearms.

Hillsborough detectives named 44‑year‑old Christopher Kelsor as wanted on multiple battery and criminal mischief counts and asked residents to call with tips.

Hernando County’s board will meet next Thursday at 9 a.m. to set the maximum millage that will appear on property‑tax notices and shape the FY 2026–27 budget process.

A Tampa runner reported repeated incidents of being photographed while running on Bayshore Boulevard; police met with the man but said no crime was committed.