
UPDATE: NHC monitoring Atlantic disturbance with low chance of tropical development
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance off the Southeast coast with a 10% chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next seven days.
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance off the Southeast coast with a 10% chance of tropical cyclone formation over the next seven days.

Tampa Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect after a shooting in West Tampa left a 29-year-old man dead on Father’s Day. Police said no officers were involved in the shooting despite online rumors.

A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy is on administrative duty after a crash involving a pedestrian who later died from his injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first Atlantic disturbance of the 2026 hurricane season, which has developed into Potential Tropical Cyclone One.

Spirit Airlines has begun an immediate wind-down of operations, canceling all flights. Frontier Airlines is offering a "rescue fare" discount for Spirit guests looking for new flights.

Sheriff Chad Chronister held a press conference providing a timeline of the investigation involving two University of South Florida students, outlining key developments from the initial missing person reports through forensic findings and ongoing investigative efforts.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the disappearance of two University of South Florida doctoral students last seen April 16 in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Observer is continuing to follow the case and will provide updates as new information becomes available.