A 23-year-old Port Charlotte man was killed after his motorcycle struck a utility vehicle on El Jobean Road. Eastbound lanes of SR‑776 were closed while the Florida Highway Patrol investigates.

Hillsborough County Public Schools has named former HCSO chief deputy Anthony Collins as its new chief of security, even after his resignation last year amid an FBI National Academy cheating probe.

AAA's E‑Ride Ready campaign arrives as Tampa hospitals treat more severe e‑bike injuries among children.

A two-vehicle crash on northbound I-75 at Mile Marker 193 in Sarasota left one person dead and forced a detour at Exit 193, snarling the morning commute.

A six-inch water main broke at 990 Bay Esplanade, triggering a precautionary boil-water notice for nearby homes and businesses. Crews are on site repairing the line.

A 25-year-old was taken into custody in Hillsborough after a downtown St. Petersburg shooting left a 29-year-old dead. Authorities say the suspect will be extradited to Pinellas to face charges.

CENTCOM says a U.S. aircraft fired a Hellfire missile to disable a Botswana‑flagged tanker headed for Kharg Island after the crew ignored repeated warnings. The move is part of a U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports.

Spotty morning storms could bring brief heavy downpours and lightning; highs near 84°F. Drier, more comfortable air moves in Thursday.

A severe thunderstorm warning hit parts of inland Tampa Bay Tuesday evening, with forecasters warning of damaging gusts and brief hail.

Pasco County is considering a 12‑month moratorium on new data centers so staff can study water, power and land‑use impacts ahead of June hearings.

Senators Dan Sullivan and Ashley Moody asked HHS to probe hospital billing after reports that uninsured patients are often charged far more than Medicare for the same care.

Two Quick Pick Fantasy 5 tickets sold Monday paid five‑figure prizes — one at a Miami Fresco y Mas and another at a Palm Harbor Shell minimart.

A body was recovered near the Grandview boat ramp in St. Petersburg; investigators say it may be a 66-year-old man reported missing Monday, and the medical examiner is determining cause.