Tampa employed a data-driven strategy, using real-time analytics, for efficient post-hurricane recovery, setting a new standard for disaster response.

The burn ban in Manatee County has been lifted due to recent rainfall improving conditions, though the burning of yard waste and garbage remains prohibited.

Two Tampa residents were arrested for cocaine and meth distribution, with formal charges dating from February to March 2025. They face a mandatory minimum of 10 years to life if convicted.

Georgia Rusciano, 80, reported missing from Seminole, has been safely found. The resolution has ended the Silver Alert issued due to her medical and memory issues.

Charlotte County has scheduled a week of public government meetings, including County Commission, Zoning Appeals, and advisory boards on street, drainage, and marine issues.

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office revealed a new system for family reunification during crises, including portable command posts, tracking software, and trained volunteers, to streamline chaos management.

A St. Petersburg man pleaded guilty to bank fraud and mail theft, potentially facing 30 years per fraud count and up to 5 years for each mail theft count.

New Life Village opens a sports complex with various recreational facilities, funded by Hillsborough County, aiming to enhance the lives of its community members.

The Pinellas County Job Corps is facing closure due to concerns about safety and fiscal management, impacting students and staff and prompting a job fair and calls for clarity on the decision.

The SPPD is collaborating with FDOT District Seven on the ELEE program to increase road safety by boosting law enforcement visibility on dangerous roads and providing educational outreach in schools.

A violent argument in a Riverwalk parking lot led to a shooting and a traffic crash, with Bradenton Police responding and questioning all involved parties.

Authorities responded to a reported home invasion in Spring Hill, which turned out to be a domestic dispute involving resident Curtis Neraasen; no injuries occurred, and the search continues for Neraasen.

A man was killed in a shooting at Cypress Trace complex in Brandon; the shooter is sought by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office after an argument turned violent.