Hillsborough County opens shelters due to cold, with the National Weather Service predicting temperatures of 40 degrees or lower, factoring in wind chill, on Jan. 18 and 19.

Nightly lane closures in Charlotte County from Jan. 20-30 for sewer inspections and cleaning will affect travel on Midway Blvd., Kings Hwy, and Loveland Blvd.

Pinellas County Jail has provided inmates with tablets for communication and services, aiming to enhance safety and reduce violence, though with restricted access to certain digital content.

Corporal Jim Lancia of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shares his intense law enforcement experiences on a podcast, detailing encounters with gunfire and knives and discussing training innovations like VR.

Tampa events cause significant downtown traffic disruptions, with lane closures on Ashley Drive and Gasparilla Plaza. Details and alternative transport options are on tampa.gov.

Charlotte County announces intermittent lane closures at Veterans and Cochran Blvd from Jan 18-26 for roadwork.

Florida's Arbor Day celebration includes "Tree Quest," a Hillsborough County event combining education with recreation.

Clearwater hosted a unique 5K race where participants ran in duck-inspired costumes, with festivities around the World's Largest Rubber Duck. The city celebrated with family-friendly activities and promoted health and happiness.

Manatee County, Florida, held a successful inaugural Community Cleanup event, collecting over 107 tons of waste. Future cleanups are planned, with the next in April, and efforts to improve logistics are underway.

Charlotte County Fire Station 9 now accepts medical sharps for safe disposal, offering a convenient and responsible option for residents in collaboration with community partners.

Marine deputies in Manatee County coordinated with Mote Marine Laboratory to rescue a shark entangled in fishing lines off a public beach. The successful effort highlighted the importance of quick response to save marine wildlife.

The Tampa Bay area will experience slightly cooler temperatures with a chance of rain and thunderstorms later in the week. A high rip current risk warning is also in effect.

A school bus aide is charged with child abuse for hitting a 9-year-old autistic student, as confirmed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and video evidence.