Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw submitted a resignation on Tuesday and will retire Aug. 6, 2026 to take a teaching post at the University of South Florida. The department held a news conference the same day.

A multi-vehicle crash on I‑4 westbound near Polk City around 6:30 a.m. closed all westbound lanes and troopers confirmed there were fatalities as investigators worked the scene.

HCA’s West Florida division is set to finish a nearly $70M freestanding ER build with a Spring Hill center tied to Oak Hill Hospital. The project brings another 24/7 ER option to Hernando County.

Three masked vandals smeared feces and condiments on cars in the Epperson neighborhood. Pasco deputies are investigating and neighbors have added cameras.

An arrest affidavit says a St. Petersburg man struck a dog with a shovel; he faces cruelty and battery charges.

The state education department wants districts to explicitly include AI in internet‑safety policies. A State Board workshop is scheduled for June 22 to begin drafting rules.

Conservation groups say islands in Alligator Lake are hosting state‑threatened nesting birds, prompting Safety Harbor to rethink its July 4 fireworks plan.

Demolition crews started at Grove Manor as Lake Wales moves to replace aging public housing with 210 affordable units funded by federal tax credits and local support.

Mostly clear and muggy this morning; highs near 93°F. Scattered storms possible Wednesday, June 10.

Pasco County Schools reversed a proposal to withhold final grades from students who skip AP, IB or AICE exams after community concerns about fairness and access.

St. Petersburg finished a fast‑tracked $70M upgrade to its Northeast water reclamation plant after 2024 storm surge damaged critical equipment and forced shutdowns.

USAA will return nearly $1 billion to Florida auto members through rate cuts and a $500 million dividend, with payments beginning in mid‑June.

Chief Lee Bercaw opened a self‑initiated investigation after a bystander's Ybor City arrest video went viral. Tampa police say they are reviewing officers' body‑worn camera footage.