Bystanders in Florida saved a truck driver from drowning after a crash by holding his head above water until deputies arrived to assist in the rescue.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their season opener against the Washington Commanders, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield. Fans celebrated as Mayfield and the Bucs showed strong offense.

A Largo woman was arrested for stealing a $2,400 exotic bird from a pet store. Detected by surveillance, she was identified through social media tips and returned the bird before her arrest.

A man was hospitalized after a non-fatal early morning shooting in Tampa. Police are seeking information on the suspect(s) involved in the incident following a disturbance.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of scattered showers and thunderstorms for Tampa, FL, with temperatures reaching highs around 90 degrees and persistent wet conditions throughout the week.

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners honored Mentors for Hillsborough County Veterans for aiding veterans in re-acclimation to civilian life.

A road in Pasco County was closed due to a sinkhole caused by a stormwater pipe collapse. There were no injuries, and traffic is being redirected. Repair efforts are underway.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four boaters off Anna Maria Island after their 19-foot vessel became disabled. The crew was safely escorted to shore without injuries.

The article details Tampa's weekly weather forecast, noting high humidity, heat indexes over 100 degrees, and a daily chance of showers and thunderstorms.

A teacher and assistant principal from Progress Village Middle School were arrested after an incident involving a student being put in a chokehold and the school's failure to report it correctly.

A 13-year-old student was arrested for an online post threatening a shooting at Dowdell Middle Magnet School, which she claimed was a joke. She faces serious charges.

Hillsborough County features historic cemeteries, including Showmen's Rest for carnival workers and Oaklawn for diverse local figures, alongside a pre-Columbian site, Big Cockroach Mound.

Two arrested for drug trafficking as Tampa Police seize guns and narcotics in Sulphur Springs raid; main supplier Antonio Lagreera apprehended, large amounts of fentanyl, meth, and cocaine seized.