Clearwater promotes paperless billing with a Visa gift card sweepstakes for residents enrolled in or switching to online payments from August 1 to October 31, 2024.

A Tampa couple was ambushed and shot by two men after a casino jackpot win; the attackers were captured on doorbell footage demanding money and fleeing with valuables.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns of fraudsters posing as deputies to extort money for fake legal issues, advising residents to hang up and verify claims through official channels.

The National Weather Service in Tampa predicts scattered storms and high humidity today, with a 60% chance of rain and highs up to 93°F. Conditions to clear overnight with a warm weekend ahead.

Two Orlando men face federal armed robbery charges after a series of convenience store heists in Central Florida, with potential sentences from 14 years to life.

Manatee County is revising its Comprehensive Plan, inviting residents to share their vision for future growth at Public Information Meetings starting August 27, 2024.

Manatee County approves funds for Hidden Harbor Park and mental health services for veterans, including support for Operation Warrior Resolution and oyster restoration projects.

A man in Palmetto is critical after pointing a rifle at police officers, who responded with gunfire. An investigation into the officer-involved shooting is underway.

Tampa is experiencing high heat with mid-90s temperatures and a heat index over 100. Afternoon thunderstorms are expected throughout the week, with a 30% chance of rain and slight cooling by the weekend.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay mourns the death of Tinga, a 19-year-old gorilla, after a brief illness, and focuses on the well-being of the remaining troop.

A weekend crash in Hillsborough County resulted in the death of an unborn child and minor injuries to two others after a motorcycle was rear-ended by a car.

The I-75 northbound will have overnight detours due to the 44th Avenue East extension project in Bay Area, involving setting girders for a bridge, with reroutes through SR 70 and SR 64 until early September.

Dunedin officials warn of disruptions due to a major road closure on Louden Ave starting August 12 for Force Main #10 repairs, with detour routes marked for affected commuters.