Vita Vea requested a trade from the Buccaneers amid stalled extension talks. The move complicates Tampa Bay’s plans as training camp opens.

Three children were hurt in a Largo crash Sunday night, and the driver now faces DUI and child-neglect charges.

Sony will stop making PlayStation discs in January 2028, and Tampa Bay stores that live on used‑game trade‑ins say the change will squeeze margins. Local shops plan to lean on retro stock, events and collectibles to stay afloat.

Hot, humid Monday in Tampa with scattered storms and a Heat Advisory for parts of the Nature Coast; heat-index values could top 100°F.

Hot and humid today in Tampa: highs near 95°F with scattered afternoon storms and heat index up to 107°F. Watch beaches midweek for stronger surf and rip currents.

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.