Polk County detention deputy Jonathan Morales Pabon, 32, died after an off‑duty crash on I‑4 near Haines City. The sheriff’s office says investigators are probing the collision.

Moffitt is piloting EMMA, an AI-driven lab platform that screens myeloma cells against 31 drugs to speed personalized treatment decisions.

Cloudy, muggy Thursday in Tampa with showers and storms likely by mid‑morning. Highs near 92°F and heat‑index values into the upper‑90s; expect brief heavy rain and lightning.

A Memphis tourist was arrested and charged with felony battery after a poolside umbrella dispute at a Miramar Beach resort left a 72‑year‑old employee hospitalized.

Two St. Pete teens were arrested after troopers say a stolen SUV reached about 120 mph during a high-speed chase across I‑75 and the Selmon Expressway. The suspects were taken to a juvenile center.

A Manatee County jury found 55-year-old Ronald Willard guilty of his eighth DUI. Prosecutors say the Bradenton case carries up to 15 years; sentencing will be set later.

Largo Police Chief Mike Loux will retire Jan. 28, 2027 after a 35-year career and will remain chief while the city runs a recruitment for his successor.

A Fort Lauderdale engineer says Florida’s milestone inspections and reserve studies helped, but without continuous sensors some coastal condos remain at risk.

Clearwater Celebrates America returns to Coachman Park July 3–4 with family activities, live music and a fireworks finale over the harbor.

Gov. DeSantis announced a $3 million Job Growth Grant to PHSC to expand aviation, pilot and drone maintenance training in Brooksville.

Hattricks is expanding off Henderson Boulevard — construction photos and filings show the South Tampa outpost moving toward an opening.

Related Group plans a 24‑story mixed‑use tower at South Parker and West Kennedy to launch downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk District on the west bank of the Hillsborough River.

A Dunnellon man allegedly confessed to killing his father after deputies found human remains buried at the home they shared.