Officer Lenard Cox from St. Petersburg Police Department spent time reading to preschoolers, engaging with them, and gave them graduation gifts to foster early positive relationships with law enforcement.

St. Petersburg Police are investigating a stabbing incident where Dustin Hedenberg died after an altercation with business owner Fayun Zhang, who has not been charged yet.

Mixed sunshine and storms expected in Tampa, with high near 94°F and a 40% chance of rain. Evening showers may dissipate, with a low around 76°F. Similar patterns continue through the week.

Justin Farley was arrested by St. Petersburg Police for grand theft of $7,000 in lottery tickets and a 7-11 robbery, with ongoing investigations involving the ATF.

Chief Bercaw was honored with the 2025 Fort Brooke Soaring Eagle Award, and the Andrews family was recognized for their community impact, both accolades highlighting local contributions in Tampa.

Two men were arrested in Hernando County for trafficking fentanyl and other drugs. Corey Burleigh had 73.1g of fentanyl, while Troy McClure was caught with 1g. The bust marks a step in combating local drug trade.

Mayors from Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater support "Tampa Bay Connections," an initiative by Tampa Bay Thrives to combat loneliness through community engagement.

Tampa's forecast includes sunny weather with periodic showers and thunderstorms, high temperatures reaching the mid-90s, and evening cooling. Rain chances vary throughout the week.

Hillsborough County is evaluating pedestrian safety improvements for Apollo Beach Boulevard, including sidewalk upgrades and lane changes, with community input sought at a public Open House event and online engagement.

Hillsborough County expands its Power Outage Emergency Beacons system to enhance intersection safety during power failures, proven effective in recent hurricanes.

Elizabeth Danielle Rowe, also known as Simon Roe, has been charged with issuing a violent threat on social media. The indictment alleges she sent a message in January threatening to kill a person and their pets. The FBI is leading the investigation, and if convicted, Rowe could face up to five years in prison.

Charlotte County Transit offers a free Saturday-only park and ride service to Englewood Beach starting May 31.

Hillsborough County announces closures and service changes for Memorial Day, including no solid waste collection for unincorporated areas and various county facility closures.