US-41 in North Port was shut down for an active shooting investigation. Two persons were hospitalized and the road was later reopened. The incident involved a Wawa store with uncertain details on the cause of injuries.

Maria Montesino was arrested for robbing the Grow Financial Federal Credit Union in Tampa and claiming a man coerced her with a bomb threat. Police found no evidence of an accomplice or bomb.

Two individuals died and another was hospitalized after a crash at a St. Pete intersection involving a car and motorcycle, caused by a failure to yield.

A 13-year-old girl missing from Plant City was found safe in South Florida with a man she met online, who now faces several charges including interference with child custody.

A 16-year-old was arrested for having a loaded gun at Simmons Career Center, sparking safety concerns among Plant City parents and discussions about school security measures.

Tampa's forecast calls for isolated showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny skies and high humidity. Temperatures expected to reach the low 90s with heat indices around 100. Nights remain mostly clear with mid-70s lows.

Miles Partnership settled civil allegations for $2.2 million regarding improper receipt and forgiveness of a PPP loan, following an investigation triggered by a whistleblower complaint.

Tacos & Tequila Cantina is set to expand to Tampa Bay in 2025, with local and fresh Tex-Mex offerings through a partnership with HMC Hospitality Group.

A mother sues a school board after her autistic son was allegedly tied to a chair by staff at a Bradenton school.

North Port Police are searching for 23-year-old Debahj Grant who fled a traffic stop, hitting an officer with his car. The officer is OK, and Grant's abandoned vehicle was found. Authorities, using K-9s and drones, continue their search.

A convicted sex offender, Joshua Finley, faces federal charges for attempting to entice a minor online and could face life in prison. He's set to trial in December 2024.

Mark Anthony Taylor Jr. was sentenced to over seven years in prison for possessing loaded firearms as a felon. His arrest followed two incidents where he was found with a gun, once while asleep in a car and again during a traffic stop.

Tampa, Florida is expecting scattered showers and thunderstorms with high humidity, amidst mostly sunny skies. Conditions include high temperatures, light winds, and minimal night cooling.