Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez faces racketeering charges linked to an illegal gambling operation and has been suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis.

The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies with isolated showers, thunderstorms, and high heat index in Tampa; evening will be mostly clear, and the weekend will be similar, with a slightly increased chance of rain early next week.

Tampa Police and Rise Tampa host a kids' fishing clinic with over 100 participants expected, aiming to teach fishing skills and strengthen community bonds.

Georgia Rusciano, 80, reported missing from Seminole, has been safely found. The resolution has ended the Silver Alert issued due to her medical and memory issues.

Hillsborough County is installing AEDs in county parks in partnership with the American Heart Association. A worker at a Davenport site died, leading to the arrest of Angel Bautista Martinez, who may face higher charges due to his immigration status.

Octavio Nogueira Pessoa was sentenced to 40 years for producing and possessing child sexual abuse material, with a subsequent lifetime of supervised release.

A non-verbal child believed to have autism was found in Davenport and safely returned to his family thanks to the police's urgent social media appeal and community response.

Charlotte County has scheduled a week of public government meetings, including County Commission, Zoning Appeals, and advisory boards on street, drainage, and marine issues.

Charlotte County seeks volunteers for advisory roles on sales tax spending, transportation for the disadvantaged, and environmental issues, with applications due July 14 for a vote on August 4, 2025.

Volunteer program "Eyes on Seagrass" seeks participants for 2025 to monitor seagrass in Charlotte Harbor and Lee County, with in-person training on June 28.

The St. Petersburg City Council is considering measures to fund repairs for Tropicana Field, damaged by Hurricane Milton, including structural repairs and taking over security.

Pups Pub in Tampa is closing after losing a legal dispute with the Florida Department of Health over its dog-friendly policy. The state court ruled that the health department can prohibit non-service animals in food service venues.

An argument in a Tampa neighborhood resulted in one dead and another injured after gunfire; the incident is under active investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.