Massive Sinkhole, Brutal Bar Brawl, Sweaty City

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Tampa Among America’s Sweatiest Cities

The unique fragrance wafting through the air in Cigar City as the temperatures soar just might be something more odoriferous than fine tobacco. According to the folks at Honeywell Fans, Tampa is one of “America’s Sweatiest Cities.”

Mailbox Money Order Thefts Traced To Ex-Postal Worker, Deputies Say

A former employee of the Bradenton Post Office is in hot water after Manatee County deputies say they unraveled his alleged scheme to cash in on his job illegally. The arrest of Deshawn Keels, 24, on forgery and grand theft charges was announced Friday.

Tots Left In Hot Car While Mom Mall Shopped: Deputies

A 29-year-old stay-at-home mom from Tampa faces two counts of child neglect after a Pasco County Sheriff’s deputy says she left her children locked in her car while she shopped at Wiregrass Mall Thursday evening.

Brutal Bar Brawl Leads To Plea For Help

A brutal Friday morning fight at Nate’s Anchor Bar that left four people injured has Winter Haven Police asking for any witnesses to step forward.

City Manager Helps Stop Alleged Attack On Elderly Woman (Video)

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin hasn’t worn a badge since the 1980s, but that didn’t stop his old cop instincts from kicking in on Thursday. The city’s top administrator and two construction workers, in fact, are getting the credit for subduing a shirtless man accused of trying to rob an elderly woman outside St. Martha Catholic Church.

Infant's 20 Broken Ribs Prompt Dad's Arrest: Deputies

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 25-year-old father after his 1-month-old daughter suffered at least 20 rib fractures.

Watch: Sinkhole Swallows 2 Florida Homes

A sinkhole that opened up along Ocean Pines Drive in Land O’ Lakes has destroyed two homes and has forced the evacuation of others.

Heat Index 102: Tampa Bay Weekend Weather

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors with outdoor plans over the weekend ahead may find the conditions outside less than favorable. With heat index values expected to soar into the low 100s and rain likely daily, "miserable" may be the best word to describe conditions.

Photo via the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Twitter feed