Hot, sticky in Tampa with highs near 95°F and a high rip current risk at area beaches into Wednesday evening. Brief afternoon storms possible.

Two people were wounded in a shooting inside a bathroom at the Childs Park YMCA in St. Petersburg; police are investigating.

The Wave, a 242‑unit complex north of Tampa, faces foreclosure after defaulting on a $26M mortgage; public records show it was bought in 2021.

Police found a gunshot victim on the 4100 block of 12th Avenue South as detectives processed the scene and searched for witnesses.

Local supervisors say public equipment tests, signature checks and audits will protect the 2026 vote across Tampa Bay and Florida.

Contract talks in Pinellas County have turned into a showdown over affordability, with teachers warning an impasse is possible as school board races approach.

A federal jury convicted a Tampa pharmacist of running South Florida pharmacies that prosecutors say dispensed roughly 335,000 high‑dose oxycodone pills. Sentencing is set for October.

A Polk City man was arrested after deputies say he traveled out of state to pick up a 16-year-old he met online. Authorities say the case involved alleged grooming and multiple felony counts.

Hillsborough County Public Schools is exploring a pilot to build affordable housing for employees on school-owned land near McLane Middle to help ease staff shortages. The plan is exploratory and would rely on state rules that make district land available for workforce housing.

A Fort Myers man pleaded no contest after surveillance showed him hurling three young children over a nearly 6‑foot fence while fleeing deputies; a judge ordered community control and probation.

Federal and industry data say the Working Families Tax Cuts preserved roughly $1 trillion in output and helped protect hundreds of thousands of jobs in Florida. Officials point to new deductions and expensing rules as the drivers behind investment pledges.

UTampa and Tampa Police launched a pilot letting seniors complete the police academy while students and move into paid officer roles after graduation.

Tesla began offering unsupervised Robotaxi rides in parts of downtown Tampa, including Tampa Heights and West Tampa. Early coverage shows a tight geofence and limited availability.