A Tampa veteran says ketamine infusions changed his life — now the Florida-funded study that paid for it faces uncertain funding as lawmakers revise the budget.

Midday highs near 95°F will feel like the low 100s in Tampa; scattered storms become more likely by Friday. Stay hydrated and plan outdoor time for mornings.

Pinellas County has started mailing domestic vote-by-mail ballots for the Aug. 18 primary. Here are the deadlines, return options and the local races that could be decided in the primary.

HCSO posted surveillance stills after two juveniles allegedly burglarized cars in the Indigo Creek neighborhood of Apollo Beach. Deputies are asking the public for tips.

Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing two Seminole County marijuana-farm workers of smuggling unregistered pesticides from Hong Kong; EPA and Homeland Security investigators joined the probe.

Federal prosecutors say two Tampa men forced their way into an apartment, tied up residents including a 13‑year‑old, and fled with guns and valuables. The indictment carries mandatory‑minimum exposures that could mean decades in federal prison.

President Trump announced on Truth Social he'll speak to the nation Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. The White House has offered no preview as tensions and legal fights swirl.

A Brooksville man was arrested after a hoax 988 chat prompted a SWAT response at Twin Dolphin Marina. Authorities say digital evidence tied the messages to the suspect's devices.

Police dispersed an estimated 250–300 teens at Bradenton Riverwalk Saturday night; officers closed parts of the park and said no major crimes were reported. Authorities urged parents to stay involved.

Pasco deputies released surveillance images after a June 26 burglary in the 6000 block of Sea Ranch Drive; investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Crime Tips Line.

A Monday evening collision on Seminole Boulevard killed an 85-year-old driver and left another occupant critical as MAIT investigates.

Hernando deputies released body‑cam footage showing a man wanted in a Citrus County aggravated‑assault case being tackled inside a Brooksville Walmart.

A $1 million Mitchell family gift will fund a residential recovery program at Saint Leo University, offering sober housing, counseling and peer support beginning fall 2026. The initiative honors their son Derek and is modeled on Augsburg's StepUP program.