A Tampa man was arrested May 24 after detectives say he sexually exploited a 17‑year‑old and recorded the encounters. Authorities say the investigation remains active.

NWS surveys found a brief EF0 waterspout‑turned‑tornado moved onshore in Tampa’s Villages of Bayport on May 24, causing limited damage and no injuries.

A Tampa guest turned a $125 spin into a $1.25M Dragon Link jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa. The casino and local outlets confirmed the seven‑figure payout.

La Stima will host Double Six, a coffee-and-brunch concept from the same team, opening June 6 in Ybor City. The move turns the wine bar into a day-to-night spot.

A fire on Egmont Key sent thick black smoke across Tampa Bay and drew a multi‑agency marine response; officials reported no injuries while crews worked to contain the blaze.

A Seminole Good Samaritan was critically injured Sunday after being struck by a pickup while moving a turtle; deputies say MAIT is investigating.

Dozens of officers converged on downtown St. Petersburg early Monday after witnesses reported hearing gunshots near 1st Avenue North.

Tampa will top out near 91°F Monday with sticky humidity and a chance of late‑day storms. Expect brief heavy downpours and gusty winds near thunderstorms.

Federal prosecutors say a Lewisville man and a Grand Rapids woman were indicted after allegedly soaking sheets of paper in synthetic drugs and sending them to inmates nationwide.

Hillsborough deputies say a Riverview man groomed and abused a 15‑year‑old over several years; he’s now charged with multiple felonies.

A Dec. 5 HHS review classified seven pediatric deaths as possibly or probably linked to cardiac complications after COVID‑19 vaccination, but agencies say VAERS alone can’t prove causation.

A Lee County video shows a 14-year-old struck by a car as she boarded a school bus in Estero; family says she is recovering and stop‑arm cameras have flagged thousands.

Two men were seriously injured in Hudson when a flashover ignited during spray‑foam work; both were airlifted and deputies say the injuries were accidental.