Coast Guard rescues 2 missing jet skiers near Courtney Campbell Causeway

Two missing jet skiers were rescued Sunday after their jet ski tipped over during a storm and they were swept away near the Courtney Campbell Causeway, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Westbound I-4 to close overnight at Downtown Tampa Interchange: Here's what to know

All westbound lanes of Interstate 4 will be closed overnight through the Downtown Tampa Interchange Monday as crews perform maintenance work, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

7 injured after Breeze bus hits SCF sign in Sarasota County crash: SCSO

Seven people were injured after a crash involving a Breeze bus and another vehicle caused the bus to hit the State College of Florida monument sign, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

YMCA Camp Cristina unveils new roof for horseback riding program

Young horseback riders at YMCA Camp Cristina are staying cool in the saddle thanks to a new partnership that provides relief from the Florida heat.

Tampa weather: Strong afternoon storms expected Monday

Upper-level low pressure containing cold air aloft will drive scattered to heavy afternoon and evening thunderstorms across Tampa Bay on Monday.

$12M Lido Beach dune restoration project gets underway

Heavy machinery is rolling onto Lido Beach as workers begin a $12 million federally funded project to restore more than a mile of storm-damaged sand dunes.

Four generations operate Plant City Fred's Market restaurant

A Plant City staple built on home-cooked meals continues to thrive seven decades later under the care of four generations of the same family.

ICE-led Florida operation nets 500 — including illegal aliens accused of murder, child abuse, cartel ties

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement partnered with more than five other federal, state and local agencies in a weeklong immigration-enforcement operation in Southwest Florida that yielded 500 arrests.

Tropical Storm Fay weakens after nearly reaching hurricane strength

Tropical Storm Fay weakened over the open ocean early Monday after nearly reaching hurricane strength, according to meteorologists.

Armed man in Michael Myers mask robs Inverness liquor store: CCSO

A man wearing a Michael Myers mask robbed a Citrus County liquor store and fled on foot, sparking an active manhuntby deputies, according to the sheriff’s office. 

Losing 3,000 parking spots? Bucs fans react to new Rays stadium plans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans navigating Raymond James Stadium traffic on Sunday could face even worse gridlock once the Tampa Bay Rays build a $2.3 billion ballpark directly across the street. 

Police investigating deadly shooting in Tampa

Tampa police officers responded to a reported fight along River Willow Place Sunday afternoon, where they found a person fatally shot. 

Florida woman accused of throwing glass mayo bottle at driver in road rage: 'I hit her in the face'

A Florida woman was arrested after Lee County deputies said she threw a glass bottle of Vegenaise mayonnaise at another driver during a road rage incident, hitting the woman in the face.

7 dogs rescued in laundry basket from burning Florida home, deputies say

Broward County deputies saved a family of seven dogs from a house fire in Parkland, carrying them to safety in a laundry basket while battling the flames. 

2 killed, 2 seriously injured in Davenport crash: FHP

Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured after a crash involving two sedans Saturday night in Davenport, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Tropical Storm Fay forms in Atlantic, unlikely to become hurricane

Tropical Storm Fay has formed in the northeastern Atlantic, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

Davenport set to launch speed cameras at Horizons Elementary

Davenport officials are rolling out speed enforcement cameras at Horizons Elementary School on Monday after a traffic study exposed widespread speeding in the school zone.

Juvenile arrested after shooting and injuring man in Holiday, deputies say

A man was shot and seriously injured by a juvenile in Holiday on Saturday afternoon, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. 

3 arrested after detectives uncover drugs at Hillsborough home, hotel: HCSO

Three people were arrested after Hillsborough County detectives served a search warrant at a home and a hotel room near Seffner, recovering illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.