An air quality alert in Hillsborough County advises sensitive groups to limit outdoor activities due to particulates. Tampa expects a mix of conditions, with high heat, showers, and potential thunderstorms.

Chevy Chase is set to appear in Tampa for a "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" screening and Q&A session at the Straz Center on December 1st. Tickets go on sale July 12.

Pinellas County receives a $27.8 million federal grant to acquire 12 electric and 4 hybrid buses, including charging stations and other equipment, as part of a move towards sustainable public transportation.

Florida officials settled a lawsuit over a phosphate plant leak in Tampa Bay, involving enhanced oversight and a $75,000 payment for water quality monitoring.

Saxum Real Estate Partners acquired NetPark Tampa Bay, the area's largest office complex, for $45 million, marking a key transaction in the Southeast's commercial real estate market.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman joined his struggling team in Tampa Bay amid a downturn, with the Yankees holding onto an AL wild-card berth despite recent losses.

Devaris Lemain Simmons was convicted for firearm possession as a felon and faces a minimum of 15 years in prison. His DNA matched that on a gun found in his car during a March incident.

A Tampa man confessed to killing his brother following an argument, leading to his arrest on charges related to the shooting. The incident resulted in the brother's death and highlighted the dangers of domestic disputes escalating to violence.

Trump campaigned in Florida, teasing his VP pick and attacking the Democratic Party, while supporters speculate on Senator Rubio as a potential running mate.

Wander Franco, Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, has been charged with sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic following a report made in July 2023.

Tampa Police seek help to find an armed robbery suspect from a July 2nd incident at an Econolodge. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described as a white male with distinctive clothing.

Environmental groups and the State of Florida settled a lawsuit over the 2021 Piney Point phosphate plant disaster, leading to increased water quality oversight.

Two suspects were arrested in Tampa for a shooting outside the Pink Pussycat Lounge, which left a security guard critically injured and three bystanders wounded.