Tampa seeks to make emergency once-a-week watering restrictions permanent due to drought, despite high city water usage. Mayor Castor advocates conservation as the city council vote approaches.

A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting in St. Petersburg. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance for leads. No arrests or suspect descriptions have been released.

The forecast for Tampa indicates a stormy week with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, high temperatures in the mid-90s, and heat indices above 100 degrees. Evening storms and persistent high humidity are expected.

The Tampa area is preparing for a wet week with the National Weather Service forecasting frequent thunderstorms, high humidity, and temperatures reaching the mid-90s.

Jerome Isom was indicted for the first-degree murder of his estranged girlfriend, Yvonne Abernathy, in St. Petersburg.

Sunset Beach at Treasure Island is set to charge for curbside parking using the ParkMobile app, at a rate of $5 per hour, to manage congestion and direct drivers to city lots with lower rates.

A Bradenton man with a prior cocaine trafficking conviction was found guilty of new drug trafficking and firearm offenses, facing 5 to 40 years in prison.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting in St. Petersburg; the victim was declared dead after a Sunday afternoon incident.

Florida man Marcus Clint Martin received a 32-month prison term for assaulting law enforcement during the January 6 Capitol riot.

Tampa's e-Bike Voucher Program will have another round this summer, offering residents financial aid to adopt sustainable transportation. Applications open from August 16-30, 2024.

A Tampa man and his dog were killed after he tried to assist his girlfriend following a minor collision. The man was hit by another vehicle while trying to save his pet.

Hillsborough County is seeking applications for their Neighborhood Awards, celebrating communities excelling in health, safety, and engagement. Winners get a title and $500, with a deadline of August 14.

A black bear has been spotted wandering around North Port, prompting the local police and the FWC to urge residents to secure food sources to deter it from populated areas.