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.

Jeffrey McKittrick is appointed as Tampa's new Director of Housing and Community Development, bringing extensive experience to address the city's housing challenges.

Tampa expects a week of showers and cooler temperatures, with a 30 percent chance of rain and highs in the mid-60s to mid-70s, according to the National Weather Service.

A former nurse, Trenton Duckworth, faces charges for stealing credit cards from patients at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital and using them for personal expenses, including sports betting.

Hillsborough County reduces hours for storm debris collection sites after Hurricane Milton, offering services from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, as cleanup nears completion.

Ricardo Fermin Sune-Giron pleaded guilty to international firearms trafficking charges and may face up to 15 years in prison. A sentencing date has not been set.

The Tampa Police identified the body found off Chapin Street as Armando Guzman-Ortiz, reported missing since December 26. No foul play is suspected, and investigations continue.

Two credit card skimmers were found at separate 7-Eleven ATMs in Tampa, prompting a police investigation and public warnings to monitor bank statements.

January events at the Tampa Convention Center include the FMEA conference, a Veterans Job Fair, a women's leadership luncheon with Brooke Shields, and the Gasparilla Pirate Festival activities.