A 20-year-old Tampa motorcyclist died after his Kawasaki collided with a left-turning Chevy Suburban on SR‑54 at Player Drive in Pasco County. Troopers say speed was a factor.

Tampa Bay used the No. 2 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Fort Worth Christian shortstop Grady Emerson, the 2026 Gatorade National Player of the Year. The left‑handed prep bat adds high upside to the Rays system.

Mid-90s today with heat-index into the low- to mid-100s and only spotty afternoon storms. Cooling centers are open around the city for relief.

A Cruz‑aligned nonprofit bought $400K in Florida ads that turn James Fishback into an AI talking bass and call out his antisemitic remarks.

Detwiler’s will build a 52,000‑sq‑ft ground‑up store at Sumter Blvd and I‑75 in North Port, a move the company says will add about 125 jobs and open in late 2028.

A bicyclist died early Saturday after being struck by an SUV on 15th Street East in Manatee County. Troopers say the crash is under investigation.

Culver’s is planning a Tarpon Springs restaurant off U.S. 19 North, developed by S&L Companies as part of the chain’s broader 2026 Florida expansion.

Hernando County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips to locate Bailey Noel Jacobson, wanted on two counts of child abuse in case 2026‑CF‑915.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a Silverado on State Road 570 and rescued a woman who'd been allegedly kidnapped during a multi‑county drive. The driver was arrested and faces felony counts.

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a death inside Dick's House of Sport at Brandon Exchange. Officials say there is no active threat and updates are pending.

HCSO says detectives seized 154 counterfeit credit cards, dozens of skimming devices and card‑making equipment after a search warrant in Apollo Beach. A man has been arrested and charged.

Heat Advisory in effect Saturday with highs near 96F and heat index near 106. Expect scattered late‑day storms and take steps to stay cool.

A 31-year-old woman was pulled from the water at Lassing Park on Friday; police say the death appears non‑suspicious while the medical examiner investigates.