Tampa's water department is explaining the longer drought restrictions to residents while conservation measures stay in place. Tampa remains far below its normal rainfall total for the year, based on a September 28 weather report. Water conservation remains part of daily life in Tampa while the dry conditions last.
A man died Sunday, September 28, from injuries suffered in a shooting last week in North Tampa. The Tampa Police Department is investigating, and detectives are still gathering evidence about the circumstances. The circumstances of the shooting are still being established, which matters to neighbors in North Tampa.
Tampa unveiled a street sign in Ybor City honoring police officer Morris Lopez, who was killed in 1949. Lopez died while shielding a paperboy during a drive-by shooting, and Mayor Jane Castor attended the dedication ceremony. The sign marks a Tampa Police Department officer's service 77 years later and offered the family closure.
A new Legends Guitars store has opened at 3133 W. Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa, according to Tampa Magazine's September 17 report. The name returns to Tampa music retail after more than a decade away from the city. Shoppers looking for instruments now have another store option on West Kennedy Boulevard.
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Community leaders discussed the struggles faced by Haitians following the revocation of Temporary Protected Status. Panelists shared accounts of lost work authorization, difficulty accessing medical care, and fear among community members. The discussion highlighted the ripple effects on families with U.S. citizen relatives.
Former Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy is scheduled to speak at an upcoming Life Surge seminar in Tampa. The seminar has faced criticism regarding high-pressure sales tactics and encouraging attendees into significant debt. Speakers include Candace Cameron Bure and Marcus Lemonis.
Tampa is shifting back into a late-summer weather pattern this week as dry air moves out and humidity levels rise. Daily rain chances are expected to reach 50% to 60% by the end of the week, bringing relief to an area below normal rainfall totals. High temperatures will settle in the mid-to-upper 80s.
Forecasters are monitoring two active tropical storms in the open Atlantic Ocean, alongside inland remnants of a Pacific hurricane. Tropical Storm Fay regenerated and is expected to weaken over open water. Another system, Hanna, is tracking eastward away from land with no land threats mentioned for Tampa, Fla.
A 77-year-old man convicted of beating a woman to death with a hammer in 1995 is scheduled for execution Tuesday evening. Curtis Wilkie Beasley was sentenced to death following the killing of Carolyn Monfort. The state's prison will carry out the three-drug lethal injection.
Tampa Police are conducting a death investigation after a shooting took place on September 22, 2026. Officers responded to N Nebraska Ave and E McEwen Ave, finding an adult male who was later transported to a local hospital where he died on September 27, 2026. Detectives continue gathering evidence in the case.
SocietyPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 30, 1:10 AM
The Tampa Police Athletic League (PAL) plans to expand its programming to include a new co-ed flag football program, aiming to get more girls involved. PAL offers various safe activities for Tampa youth, supporting efforts in crime prevention alongside athletics and arts.
Security officers made a discovery at Tampa International Airport after finding a deadly knife concealed within a baseball bat-shaped flashlight in a passenger's carry-on bag. The passenger was arrested, and TSA officials noted the unusual nature of the concealment.
SocietyPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 8:55 AM
A brief preview of autumn is ending across Central Florida as heat and muggy air builds back into the region. Daily high temperatures are expected to stay in the upper 80s all week, with dew points climbing back into the 70s by the end of the week. Tampa remains significantly behind its normal rainfall total for the year.
SocietyPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 4:04 AM
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred last week, resulting in a man's death from his injuries on Sunday. Officers responded to the North Tampa area after receiving reports of a shooting. Detectives are continuing to gather evidence regarding the incident's circumstances.
SocietyPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 4:04 AM
The City of Tampa unveiled a street sign honoring police officer Morris Lopez, who was killed in 1949 while shielding a paperboy during a drive-by shooting in Ybor City. The dedication ceremony included Mayor Jane Castor and local officials. This act provided closure to the family for decades.
SocietyPublished Sep 28, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 29, 4:04 AM
The Tampa Police Department is conducting a death investigation on the 2200 block of N Harold Ave. Officers responded to the residence before 3:30 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person. Detectives are currently gathering evidence and have identified a person of interest.
SocietyPublished Sep 25, 12:00 AMAdded Sep 30, 1:10 AM
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