Hurricane Watch, Bucs’ Game Rescheduled, Rubio Wins

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins Game Rescheduled

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans will get to see a preseason match up against the Washington Redskins a little early thanks to anticipated severe weather.

Hurricane Watch Goes Up in Parts of Tampa Bay Area

As Tropical Depression Nine makes a slow approach toward Florida’s west coast, the National Hurricane Center has issued hurricane and tropical storm watches. A hurricane watch is now in effect from the Anclote River area to Indian Pass. A tropical storm watch is also in effect for Indian Pass north to the Walton/Bay County line.

Marco Rubio Wins Republican Primary

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s last-minute decision to seek reelection after his failed bid for the White House has been rewarded by Florida's Republican voters. The incumbent politician held a sound 70 percent of the vote in his competition against developer Carlos Beruff in Tuesday's primary election, according to unofficial election results from the Florida Division of Elections.

Tampa Man Shot Burglar at Daughter’s Home, Police Say

A 23-year-old Tampa man has been hospitalized with a gunshot wound after police say he was caught in the act of burglarizing a home.

Hooters' Music Scores with Customers

Hooters might be best known for its hot wings and wait staff, but it seems the chain is also making noise in the music department. It recently ranked No. 1 in a survey for having the best overhead music.

Man Killed by Deputy May Have Been Unarmed: Sheriff

A 22-year-old man is dead following a Tuesday morning deputy-involved shooting in the Clair-Mel area.

I-375 Wrong-Way Driver Causes Crash, Troopers Say

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a wrong-way crash that occurred on Interstate 375 late Monday morning, leaving one person injured.

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