One person believed dead after vehicle plunges into Tampa Bypass Canal

There is no reason to expect anything but grief from a Republican-led Legislature and an indifferent high court, says @TBTimes_Opinion . “If anything, two years of frustration has created only more reason to trust the voters.”

A Republican-sponsored bill this session could close the so-called gun show loophole. Dealers say it might not have much effect.

They have dressed as ants carrying a giant sandwich, pirates, Toy Story’s Slinky Dog, skeletons, princesses, giant tiki sculptures and zombie Shriners. The one constant is that they wear running shoes.

Hillsborough County woman killed in single-vehicle crash

Following the collision, troopers say one of the vehicles traveled into the canal and submerged.

Motorcycle crash leads to big backup on Howard Frankland Bridge

Vipers’ rotating quarterback plan produces first TD, but not victory

Union prefers Rays stay put but could approve Montreal plan