Habitat for Humanity and Hillsborough County break ground on the Windhorst Commons, a new affordable housing community in Brandon, offering 23 homes with hurricane shutters for those below 80% of median income.

Darin Farrow was arrested for stealing tools and cabinets from a Habitat for Humanity home in St. Petersburg, FL.

A Lakeland detective, Michael Hayes, was arrested for falsely reporting a crime after claiming juveniles vandalized his SUV, which he later confessed was likely damaged by his own child.

Charlotte County has announced a southbound lane closure on Midway Boulevard at Broad Branch Drive for stormwater inspection on July 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pinellas County offers sandbags at parks for storm prep on July 26, advising quick action due to limited supplies and a 48-hour operation shutdown before a storm's anticipated landfall.

Hillsborough County is under a heat advisory for the third day, with temperatures reaching a heat index of 110 degrees. Residents are advised to stay cool, hydrate, and check on vulnerable individuals. Public facilities are open as cooling centers.

Tampa prepares for traffic due to METROCON, an anime convention at the Tampa Convention Center from July 25-27, 2025, with increased congestion expected.

Authorities are searching for missing Summer Leo, last seen in Pompano Beach entering a white BMW, amid suspicions of foul play. The car, linked to Timothy Bowman, was later found in Tampa.

Tampa's forecast includes showers and thunderstorms, with a high humidity and heat index reaching up to 104. The NWS predicts a 70% chance of rain, with fluctuating probabilities throughout the week.

This article describes the recall of over 5 million above-ground pools due to a drowning risk after nine children tragically drowned.

An undercover Hillsborough County Sheriff's detective was held at gunpoint during a failed drug bust at Reflections Apartment Complex. Two suspects tried to rob him, but he escaped injury; both are now sought by authorities.

Brandy and Monica add Tampa to their "The Boy Is Mine" tour, featuring guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts, with tickets on sale July 25.

Darin Farrow was arrested for allegedly burglarizing a Habitat for Humanity construction site and stealing tools and cabinets worth $3,780. He was apprehended after a detective spotted him biking nearby.