Hillsborough County emphasizes safety for schoolchildren as the school year begins, offering guidance for both pedestrians and drivers to prevent accidents and ensure safe travel to and from school.

A lightning strike sparked a severe blaze at a Haines City home, resulting in extensive damage and the death of the family dog. Firefighters extinguished the fire within an hour.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding Stephen Edward Wynn, a sex offender who has violated his reporting duties and fled after removing his ankle monitor.

Deputies in Florida broke into an SUV parked outside a courthouse to rescue a dog left in a 120-degree interior. The dog's owners face animal cruelty charges.

Closure of North Howard Avenue in Tampa is extended due to rain delays, affecting the resurfacing project until August 16. Detours are in place, with updates on pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements also underway.

Tampa is experiencing high heat with temperatures up to 93°F, heat indices reaching 104°F, and a pattern of scattered thunderstorms, particularly after 8 pm and afternoons, as per the NWS report.

The "Clear the Shelters" campaign returns to Hillsborough County, waiving adoption fees and offering goodie bags until Sept. 10, to help over 400 animals find homes.

Orlando man Avinash Singh receives a 24-year prison sentence for defrauding investors out of $57 million in a Ponzi scheme involving a fake forex trading company.

The Florida Department of Health provided safety guidelines to address health concerns after Hurricane Debby, including mosquito control, well water testing, hygiene practices, and safe cleanup procedures.

Lauryn Hill and The Fugees have canceled their U.S. tour, including the kick-off in Tampa, leaving fans puzzled and seeking explanations. Ticket holders are receiving refunds, but no official reason has been given for the cancellation.

A woman in Florida was arrested for drowning her roommate's pet spider in ginger ale, facing animal cruelty charges.

A Zephyrhills man, Aaron Bicknell, was sentenced to 17 years in prison for child sexual abuse material, with a lifetime of supervised release thereafter.

Alex Jared Zwiefelhofer received consecutive life sentences for a double homicide and armed robbery in Florida.