Realtor.com and NAR data show Canadian homebuyers are reengaging with U.S. housing searches, concentrating in Phoenix and Florida and lifting demand for higher‑end listings.

A federal‑backed accelerator unveiled five priority transit projects that aim to better connect downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport and Westshore. The slate ranges from a streetcar extension to I‑275 managed lanes.

Two major criminal cases begin at the Hillsborough County courthouse Wednesday, including the 2023 killing of Alana Sims and a 2025 officer‑involved shooting with Tampa police.

Tampa police say two early-morning deaths are connected after a man was found in an idling car and a woman in a burned house; investigators are seeking footage and tips.

Hot, muggy morning with highs near 92°F and scattered afternoon storms possible. A wetter pattern looks likely late this week.

A Dunedin carport blaze involving several e‑bikes underscores the growing fire risk from lithium‑ion batteries and local disposal guidance.

A tornado warning was issued for parts of Hillsborough and Manatee counties Tuesday evening. Residents were urged to take cover as a storm tracked north toward Ruskin and Palmetto.

Harlingen’s Hooters closed last Sunday, ending the chain’s presence south of San Antonio as the brand reorganizes under founder-led ownership.

After 24 years a St. Petersburg son is still searching for answers as police re-examine evidence from his mother’s 2002 homicide.

Wake Forest cut a Deacon‑gold ribbon on a new 6,700‑sq‑ft Charlotte campus at The Pearl, aiming to tie business, professional and health‑tech programs closer to local employers. The move strengthens the university’s longterm presence in the city.

Federal prosecutors say Meade Lewis raised more than $7 million by misrepresenting his company; he was indicted on five wire-fraud counts and forfeiture is being sought.

Sen. Rick Scott joined the National Hurricane Center in Miami to urge early prep before the June 1 start of hurricane season. NOAA expects a below‑normal year but warns one storm can be dangerous.

Senator Ashley Moody warned Floridians as the "100 Deadliest Days" begin — state data show last summer's Memorial Day‑to‑Labor Day window included 650+ fatal crashes.