Clear, muggy morning; highs near 93 with a chance of afternoon storms and a heat index near 100°F. Showers likely tonight with heavier pockets of rain.

A 19-year-old Plant City resident was struck and killed on May 24. The driver was arrested and faces leaving-the-scene charges as toxicology results are pending.

State officials say FSMI has completed airborne LiDAR and gathered most sonar data, revealing new reefs, paleorivers and offshore sand resources. Processed maps are due fall 2026.

Brothers from Lima opened Sabor & Fuego on North MacDill, serving ceviche, lomo saltado and a dessert program built around lúcuma.

An early‑morning crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge left one person dead and closed two westbound lanes, snarling the commute.

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.