Tampa Bay Summer Weather: Showers, Storms, and 105° Heat Indices Through Saturday Evening
Tampa, Florida – Scattered thunderstorms and dangerous heat are expected to sweep through the Tampa Bay area Saturday, bringing heat indices up to 105 degrees and afternoon travel delays. According to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay, skies will remain partly to mostly cloudy with numerous showers and...
Renaming the park in honor of Madalynne Brooks
“Renaming the park in honor of Madalynne Brooks is a tribute to her extraordinary courage, steadfast pursuit of justice, and enduring impact on our community,” said City of Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz. “The June 14 ceremony will be a heartfelt celebration of her remarkable life and legacy. Her...
I-75 Lane Closures for Work in Hillsborough County Thru June 21
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following I-75 traffic impacts associated with construction in the Tampa Bay area, through Saturday, June 21, 2025. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. I-75 from Progress Boulevard to Woodberry Road. Lane closures: Sunday, June 15 through...
Comcast Business Expanded Connectivity Solutions to Central Florida
Comcast Business recently announced a significant expansion of its connectivity solutions teams to reach new Central Florida communities including Clearwater, Lakeland, Kissimmee, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Tampa. The company launched these new client services teams in Orlando and Tampa to support local enterprise...
Birthday Party Takes Unexpected Turn: Lake Wales Man Gifted Handcuffs After Firing Gun
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A birthday celebration near Lake Wales on Saturday took a dramatic and unexpected turn when one partygoer’s “gifts” included a pair of silver bracelets, an orange jumpsuit, and a complimentary ride to the Polk County Jail. Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies...
Bartow Man’s Desperate “Flush” Attempt Leads To More Charges In Polk County
BARTOW, Fla. – A 51-year-old Bartow man, Nathan Cagle, found his pleas for leniency ignored on Thursday evening as Polk County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended him on an active warrant, leading to a host of new charges. Cagle, who was wanted for Fleeing to Elude, Trespassing, and Resisting, was...
2 dead, investigation underway in Hillsborough County
An investigation was underway into the deaths of two people on Sunday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
1 dead, another injured in Hillsborough County shooting: deputies
Authorities are investigating an incident that left a man and a woman injured Sunday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
2 people found dead following an apartment shooting in Dover
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating the deaths of a man and woman discovered in an apartment in Dover.
Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Tampa Bay
Here are just a few of our favorite places to find fireworks and festivities on the Fourth!. Date: Fri., July 4 starting at 10 a.m. Put on your red, white and blue and head to Main Street in Safety Harbor at 10 a.m. for a patriotic Independence Day parade hosted by the American Legion Post 238. Return at 5 p.m. for...