A former Polk County substitute teacher, Chase Crabb, was arrested for sending sexual content to a Haines City High School student and soliciting nudes.

St. Petersburg's Annual Raptor Fest returns to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve on February 1st with live demonstrations, interactive activities, and options to financially support raptors.

The City of Tampa has announced an expansion of the Green Spine Cycle Track, including new bike lanes and parking spaces, with completion expected by summer 2025. The project aims to promote safer, healthier transportation.

West Tampa residents participated in a Community Advisory Committee meeting to discuss neighborhood redevelopment, with their input potentially shaping future policies.

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.