An 18‑year‑old was arrested after deputies traced a violent social‑media post targeting schoolgirls to his Tampa home.

FDA advisers will vote this week on whether to switch the 2026–27 COVID booster to target XFG, a subvariant with immune‑evasive mutations.

A woman was bitten by an alligator while swimming at Wallace Brooks Park on Saturday; FWC trappers are on scene and removal efforts are underway.

Tampa-based Trace Systems won a 10-year, roughly $1.8B USSOCOM EAGLE‑I award to modernize C2ISR and multi-domain data transport.

A pre‑dawn shooting on the 800 block of Justice Drive left one man dead, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says. Investigators remain on scene and are interviewing witnesses.

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.