Tina Andes retired from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office after 14 years, known for her compassion and initiatives like the "Kibble Route." She earned multiple commendations for her service.

Lt. Josh Wimberly of Tampa Fire Rescue was named Firefighter of the Quarter for his off-duty heroism on the Howard Franklin Bridge, where he provided critical care to a severely injured person.

The Port Charlotte Public Library will be closed on June 6-7 for plumbing maintenance, but the "What’s Cooking?" event will continue at the Family Services Center.

Volunteer program "Eyes on Seagrass" seeks participants for 2025 to monitor seagrass in Charlotte Harbor and Lee County, with in-person training on June 28.

An argument in a Tampa neighborhood resulted in one dead and another injured after gunfire; the incident is under active investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office issued a Silver Alert for 75-year-old Melvin Pharris Davis, who has memory issues and was last seen at his Dunedin residence.

Hillsborough County officials prepare residents for an active hurricane season, offering an emergency notification system and resources for safety planning.

St. Petersburg Police partners with FDOT to launch the Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement program, aiming to reduce traffic violations and promote road safety from June 2025 to February 2026.

The National Weather Service in Tampa predicts a wet week leading to a stormy weekend, with high chances of rain and thunderstorms, and temperatures reaching into the low 90s.

15-year-old Jaz'maine Kennerdy from Bradenton was found safe after being reported missing. She was last seen in a "bad boys" t-shirt and jean shorts. Details of her disappearance are undisclosed.

Antowan Jabaar Cain from Clewiston was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and having a firearm during a drug crime.

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrested four men during a drug trafficking investigation in Brooksville, revealing narcotics and a firearm at their residence.

The National Weather Service forecasts a stormy week for Tampa with scattered showers and thunderstorms, high temperatures, and persistent chance of rain.