A 63-year-old man, Kellis Dion Jackson, was sentenced to six years in prison for using a fraudulent Social Security number and stealing government benefits.

The National Weather Service warns of a high risk of rip currents in Tampa through Friday evening, affecting several counties and urging swimmers to take precautions.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 women on prostitution-related charges from 12 massage parlors during a two-day undercover sting in Central Florida.

A 1-year-old boy died after being left in a hot car at a St. Petersburg daycare, with temperatures reaching 91 degrees. Police are investigating the incident.

Tampa resumes water meter readings post-Hurricane Milton, moving back to standard billing as crews navigate debris, with some areas still on estimated billing until full access is restored.

A Seminole soccer coach, Joel Avitia, was arrested for alleged lewd behavior with a minor and is under investigation for potential additional victims.

The National Weather Service in Tampa forecasts increased afternoon showers and thunderstorms with breezy conditions, followed by mostly cloudy evenings and persistent chances of rain through the week.

Mexican national Antonino Resendiz Badillo pled guilty to aggravated identity theft and awaits sentencing. He misused personal information to bypass the E-Verify system.

Tampa Solid Waste Department will maintain regular garbage and recycling pickups on Veterans Day, though yard waste collection will be paused for hurricane debris cleanup. The McKay Bay facility will be closed.

A 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed at the Northgreen at Carrollwood Apartments in Tampa after a verbal dispute. Hillsborough County deputies are investigating the incident and have a person of interest.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office investigated a murder-suicide in Tampa resulting in the deaths of Waleska Gomez Barroeta and Franklin Vegas Delgado.

Hillsborough County is set to conduct an aerial mosquito control operation on November 2, covering 120,288 acres to address the post-Hurricane Milton mosquito surge.

FEMA offers financial aid to residents living on boats damaged by hurricanes, covering expenses like temporary lodging and property loss. Eligibility requires the boat as a primary residence and proof of address.