Tammi Reiss will lead Florida's women's basketball program after turning Rhode Island into Atlantic 10 champions and an NCAA tournament team. The hire follows Kelly Rae Finley's March exit.

Western Hillsborough voters decide a special Senate race today between Josie Tomkow and Brian Nathan; polls close at 7 p.m. local time.

St. Pete Beach approved new wireless rules that encourage a 40‑ft buffer but stop short of making it mandatory, prompting residents to say poles are still too close to homes and raising legal questions.

A St. Petersburg firefighter suffered a traumatic brain injury after a hydrant failed and struck him; internal documents show a broader hydrant review is underway.

Patchy morning fog gives way to mostly sunny skies and highs near the mid‑80s. Isolated afternoon storms are possible midweek; near‑record heat looks likely Friday–Saturday.

Florida's state university system formed a task force to set NIL and revenue‑sharing rules as trustees approved temporary auxiliary funding to steady athletic budgets. The panel will shape how campuses handle direct payments and compliance in the months ahead.

A 47-year-old Winter Haven rider, identified as Shena Carty, died Monday after a Mercedes reportedly entered the path of her motorcycle at Hwy 17 and Ave O SW. Polk County detectives say the crash remains under investigation.

Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters in Tallahassee "we'll see" when asked about another presidential bid, reopening debate over his national ambitions and Florida politics.

A construction-hit gas line in South Tampa touched off a hazmat response and multiple street closures Tuesday afternoon.

Tampa Police are seeking roughly $2 million to replace service pistols and buy a Boston Dynamics Spot robot — a request that has prompted questions about cost and oversight.

Kolter paid $96M for the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, putting a major downtown waterfront parcel in play. The acquisition fuels speculation about condos or mixed‑use reuse.

Wu‑Tang Clan will headline MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on Sept. 24, with Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony joining; Citi presale starts March 24 and general sale is March 27.

A Clearwater couple faces animal-cruelty charges after their dog was found in distress inside a parked car while they attended a concert. The animal was taken to a local hospital.