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Top 5 at noon: Tropical depression forms in Atlantic; what happens when people celebrate with gunfire; and more

 
Vonshay Cunningham of Tampa was about to leave for the grocery store Wednesday evening 7/4/18 when she discovered this hole in the windshield of her 2016 Kia Sol. Cunningham found broken glass and a bullet inside. [Courtesy of Vonshay Cunningham]
Vonshay Cunningham of Tampa was about to leave for the grocery store Wednesday evening 7/4/18 when she discovered this hole in the windshield of her 2016 Kia Sol. Cunningham found broken glass and a bullet inside. [Courtesy of Vonshay Cunningham]
Published July 5, 2018

Here are the latest headlines and updates on tampabay.com.

TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO FORMS IN ATLANTIC, COULD DISSIPATE BEFORE IMPACTING FLORIDA

Tropical Depression Two, which could become Tropical Storm Beryl, has formed in the Atlantic. At 11 a.m., it was located about 1,385 east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles and is moving west at 35 mph. It has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph with higher gusts, and could strengthen into a tropical storm later Thursday or Friday. However, forecasters say upper-level winds could make conditions unfavorable for sustaining the storm.

POLICE: CELEBRATORY GUNFIRE WOUNDS BUSCH GARDENS GUEST, DAMAGES CAR AND APARTMENT

Police continue to investigate three separate incidents involving celebratory gunfire during the Tampa fireworks show that wounded a Busch Gardens guest and caused damage in two other locations. The guest, 36-year-old Scott Deel, suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder, while the other random shots damaged a car and apartment. Stay with tampabay.com for updates.

THERE'S A NEW CON IN TOWN FOR STEAMPUNKS AT TAMPA'S FAIRGROUNDS

While comic cons regularly see a legion of steampunk afficionados circling the floor in Victorian petticoats and old-timey goggles, this weekend is the first time the cultural phenomenon gets a gathering all its own when Aethertopia opens at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

NO KIDDING! TAMPA BAY BUYERS AND RENTERS PAY MORE FOR AIR CONDITIONING.

In the no-brainer category, we have this from Zillow: Buyers and renters in the Tampa Bay area and other sweltering climes are willing to pay a premium for central air conditioning.

RANKING EVERY COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME TO BE PLAYED BY FLORIDA'S TEAMS

With the college football season finally approaching, Matt Baker ranked each of this season's 78 games involving state teams. The two criteria are the same as last year: How important does he think this game will be, and how exciting is the matchup? You might be surprised at which game he made No. 1.

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