Pirates are set to carry out a playful parade in downtown Tampa, demanding a meeting with Mayor Jane Castor. It's part of the 2024 Gasparilla Pirate Fest traditions.

Tampa faces a wet and cool week with rain and temperatures peaking at 56 degrees. Rain chance tonight is at 100%, with possible strong gusts. Weather should improve by the weekend with sunny conditions and highs reaching 74 degrees by Monday.

A motorcyclist and a teenager died after a collision in Pasco County around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday. The incident occurred when the teen crossed the road and was struck by the motorcycle.

A major power outage affected about 6,000 customers in downtown St. Petersburg; Duke Energy worked overnight to restore service. The cause remains unknown.

The New Port Richey Police are seeking two men for an armed robbery at Pasco Camera Exchange, where $4,000 in equipment was stolen and the owner injured.

Delorse Boyd, 65, was arrested for allegedly exploiting an elderly person for over $205K by misusing checks and credit cards while providing home care services.

Hillsborough County designated January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and discussed infrastructure growth, stormwater system improvements, and plans for Bethune Park.

Hillsborough County's publication recounts the real pirate ties of the area, with infamous figures like Jose "El Indio" Perfino buried in its Oaklawn Cemetery.

41-year-old Daniel Kovacs was arrested for a hit-and-run that killed Robin Brown in Lakeland after police linked his damaged Range Rover to the scene.

Tampa changes its waste collection schedule in observance of MLK Day, with city offices and the McKay Bay Transfer Station closing. Residential trash service will resume the day after the holiday, and commercial service will be delayed by a day.

St. Petersburg calls for nonprofit applications for Youth Opportunity Grants aiming to enhance college and career readiness for youths aged 3-24 until February 10.

A Tampa man pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse materials and could face up to 20 years in prison. The FBI discovered over 8,300 images and videos on his devices. Sentencing is set for March 2025.

A Florida man was arrested for allegedly grooming and meeting a 14-year-old girl for sex, facing multiple felony charges.