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Byron Donalds and David Jolly, who won their respective party primaries on Tuesday, are hosting campaign events in Florida. On Thursday, Jolly is scheduled for a meet-and-greet at CasaCuba in South Miami, while Donalds will hold a unity rally with allies in Tampa.

Byron Donalds stated that local officials who decide to create 'sanctuaries' by ignoring federal or state immigration law will be removed from office. This concern echoes past threats, where James Uthmeier reportedly threatened city officials in Florida over opposing full support of ICE’s efforts under 287(g) agreements. In response to these tensions, politicians like Eileen Higgins and Charlie Crist have signaled intentions to revisit or potentially rescind local participation in the agreement.

The labor union representing TSA workers is opposing a new TSA Gold+ program that would privatize airport security checkpoints in Tampa, Charleston, and Des Moines, leading to potential loss of union contracts and benefits for workers. The program shifts security and technology control to private contractors.

Bloomin’ Brands Inc. reported Q2 net income of $31.3 million with 36 cents per share profit, exceeding Wall Street’s 28 cents per share estimate. Revenue reached $1.02 billion, above expectations of $999.1 million. The company anticipates a loss for the current quarter but forecasts full-year earnings between 90 cents to $1 per share.

Dade City Police in Florida responded to an escaped emu near Tampa on Sunday and safely captured the bird. The origin of the emu remains unknown.

Kforce Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $12.3 million and revenue of $349.3 million. The automated earnings report was generated by Automated Insights using data from Zacks Investment Research.

Ferguson's CEO and executive leadership staff will relocate from Newport News to Tampa. The company confirmed it is expanding its corporate footprint by moving 25-50 associates to a new office in Florida.

A Florida pharmacist sold 300,000 oxycodone pills without medical justification through two pharmacies in Broward County. She was convicted of illegal drug distribution and conspiracy, and sentencing is set for October 14.

A British-born man who has lived in the US since age nine is being held in an ICE detention facility under threat of deportation after being apprehended during a green card interview. Connor Read, 29, was separated from his wife and twin sons when ICE agents took him on 3 June in Tampa, Florida.

Connor Read, a British-born man who has lived in the US since age nine, was detained by ICE during a green card interview in Tampa, Florida, and faces deportation. He has been held in an ICE facility for over a month and a half, separated from his wife and three-year-old twin sons.

A Tesla robotaxi was observed traveling the wrong way down a one-way street in Tampa a day after the company launched its driverless taxi service. The incident occurred shortly after the service's debut.

A Tesla robotaxi was observed driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Tampa a day after the company launched its driverless taxi service. The incident occurred shortly after the service's rollout.

A Tesla robotaxi was observed driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Tampa a day after the company launched its driverless taxi service. The incident occurred shortly after the service's rollout.

Tesla's Robotaxi service now operates in seven US markets, with six offering unsupervised rides. The company reported 2.5 million cumulative paid miles, over 380,000 unsupervised miles, and weekly mileage growth exceeding 10%.

South Florida experiences hot, humid weather with scattered storms this weekend, though dry periods are expected. A 30% chance of a tropical disturbance forming in the Gulf may bring heavy rain and flooding to areas from Tampa to Tallahassee by early next week. No advisories are issued for boaters or beachgoers through the weekend.

Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward faces scrutiny over taxpayer-funded out-of-state trips and mileage to a private club, with public demands for accountability and calls for his recall. The 7 Investigators revealed expenses totaling nearly $42,000 over three years, including travel to multiple cities and rideshare trips linked to bars.

Many US cities will experience record overnight temperatures this week, posing significant health risks as bodies struggle to cool. The National Weather Service predicts over 90 temperature records will be tied or broken, with heat-related dangers amplified for vulnerable populations. Health experts warn that prolonged heat without nighttime relief increases risks of heatstroke and heart strain.

Marcus Thompson, a part-time chauffeur in Tampa, Florida, relies on tips for most of his earnings but finds that tips are often collected by the company rather than directly to drivers, unlike his previous job in New York. He earns about $10,000 annually from this gig, which is significantly less than his former income. Thompson is optimistic about a new chauffeur service where drivers may retain their tips.

A man in Tampa was arrested for allegedly using knives to attack people and start a fire at a restaurant. He faces charges including arson and assault after deputies found him with two knives and a burning propane tank. A woman was cut during the incident, but no other injuries were reported.

Waymo, the Google-owned robotaxi company, is expanding fully autonomous operations to four new cities: San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver. The move marks a significant step in the company's rollout of driverless ride services.

Cities and towns nationwide are reviving teen curfews and increasing police patrols in response to large teen gatherings and fights organized via social media. States like Maryland, Florida, and North Carolina have implemented or expanded curfews, while cities such as Tampa and Baltimore are offering alternative programs to provide supervised activities for youth.

Tesla has expanded its robotaxi service to a small section of Miami, with future plans to extend the service to Orlando and Tampa as outlined in the company's roadmap.

Cities and towns nationwide are reviving teen curfews and increasing police patrols amid summer crowds and social media-organized teen gatherings. Some communities, like Laurel, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., have implemented stricter curfews, while others, such as Tampa and Baltimore, are offering alternative programs to provide supervised activities for youth.

Cities and towns in Virginia and other U.S. states are reviving teen curfews and increasing police patrols to address large teen gatherings and fights organized via social media. Some communities, like Laurel, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., have implemented stricter curfew enforcement, while others, such as Tampa and Baltimore, are offering alternative recreational programs for youth.

Cities and towns nationwide are reinstating teen curfews and increasing police patrols in response to large social media-organized gatherings and fights, particularly ahead of summer holidays like Independence Day. Some communities are also launching recreational programs to provide supervised alternatives for teenagers.

Cities and towns across the U.S. are reviving juvenile curfews and increasing police patrols to address teen gatherings and fights organized via social media. Some communities, like Laurel, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., have implemented or expanded curfews, while others, such as Tampa and Baltimore, offer alternative programs like free recreation activities to provide supervised spaces for teenagers.

Kyle Sanchez, 35, is accused of stabbing his girlfriend Amanda Roark, 37, 15 times in their Florida home. A 911 call in which Sanchez admitted to the murder was played in court, leading to his bond being denied. Roark worked at SOFWERX, a Tampa-based technology organization for U.S. Special Operations Command.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is finalizing a rule allowing public housing authorities and voucher program participants to impose work requirements and time limits on non-disabled, working-age adults. A coalition organized by HUD supports these requirements, arguing they promote self-sufficiency, while advocates warn they could hinder housing stability for recipients.

A Florida judge set a $1 million bond for Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and robbery of three men. Prosecutors allege Arnold suspected the victims of stealing luxury goods and $100,000 in cash, leading to their abduction and assault in a Tampa apartment. The judge allowed Arnold to avoid an ankle monitor due to his NFL schedule, citing paparazzi as a monitoring substitute.

Avelo Airlines added three new nonstop routes from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport to Florida destinations Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa, starting in late November 2024. The routes use Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft, with fares starting at $49 one-way, and mark Avelo as the only airline offering direct service to these locations from the airport.

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold was arrested in Florida for his alleged involvement in a kidnapping and robbery. He faces felony charges after being accused of orchestrating an attack where three men were held at gunpoint, assaulted, and robbed. Arnold denies the allegations, claiming no credible evidence links him to the incident.

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa, Florida, for four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery linked to a February incident. Police allege he and others lured victims to an apartment where they were assaulted, robbed, and forced to leave, with the attack reportedly livestreamed. Arnold's team denies his involvement, citing lack of credible evidence and reliance on testimony from convicted felons.

Avelo Airlines is introducing three new nonstop flights from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport to Florida destinations Fort Myers, Orlando, and Tampa starting in November. One-way fares begin at $49, with the airline emphasizing it is the only provider of nonstop service on these routes.

A Florida man with top military security clearance allegedly confessed to stabbing his partner to death during a 911 call from their shared Tampa home. Kyle Sanchez, 35, reportedly told a police operator, 'I murdered my girlfriend.'

Three boaters were rescued after their canoe capsized near Cooglers Island off Florida’s Gulf Coast north of Tampa. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office used thermal imaging and an airboat to locate and bring the stranded individuals to safety.

Timothy Hudson, a 16-year-old, was taken into custody after a federal judge revoked his pretrial release following charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, on a Carnival Cruise ship in international waters. The case was transferred to adult court in April, leading prosecutors to seek Hudson's detention in an approved juvenile facility.

A teen accused of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship has been ordered detained pending trial after a federal judge cited public safety concerns. The 16-year-old, Timothy Hudson, faces charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse in the death of Anna Kepner, found dead in their shared cabin on a cruise heading to Miami.

The Sun Belt real-estate boom in cities like Austin, Phoenix, and Tampa has stalled due to oversupply and falling rents, while Midwest markets such as Indianapolis and Kansas City show stable, risk-adjusted returns driven by steady demand and affordability. Rising insurance costs and property taxes in Sun Belt regions contrast with the Midwest's controlled construction and lower rent-to-income ratios, which support tenant stability and asset value.

Melissa Khan-Blackmore increased her income from $35,000 to $200,000 by job hopping, freelancing, and building a project management career. She aims to earn $1 million annually through consulting, teaching, and content creation.

A study by Len Sherman of Columbia Business School found Uber's take rate in ride-hailing fares has risen above 50% in some cities, up from 15-20% a decade ago. Uber disputes the findings, claiming an average take rate of 21% in Q3 2025. The analysis tracked three drivers' data across Dallas, Miami, and Tampa over nine years.