Hillsborough County Fire Rescue plans a new Plant City station to replace two old ones, featuring modern facilities and technology for faster response and firefighter health.

The Tampa Police Department is reviewing firearm options due to safety considerations, potentially replacing their Sig Sauer handguns following a strict selection and training process.

Theron Marquale Mathews from New Port Richey was sentenced to 15 years in prison for intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing firearms for drug trafficking.

A house fire in Plant City resulted in one fatality, with firefighters extinguishing the blaze within six minutes. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

Clearwater residents should expect traffic disruptions around Clearwater High School due to a law enforcement training event causing road closures on July 30th.

Edward Woodruff, 33, is missing and endangered. Last seen in Port Richey, he is 5'10", 160lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, wearing a black shirt and shorts. Pasco Sheriff's Office urges public to report info at 727-847-8102, option 7.

Eight individuals face charges in a multi-state $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme that targeted elderly victims, involving bank employees and fraudulent fund transfers.

A Law Enforcement Training Event will cause road closures around Clearwater High School on July 30th, affecting Arcturas Ave, S. Hercules Ave, and Druid Road until 1:00 PM, with advisories for detours in place.

The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency is starting monthly Community Outreach Meetings to keep residents and business owners informed and involved in Downtown Clearwater's redevelopment. The first meeting is set for August 26 at the Main Library.

Peachland Boulevard in Charlotte County faces temporary lane closure due to utility work by Irby Construction, with detours starting July 28 for a week.

Tammie Bishop, a Tampa PD Criminal Intelligence Bureau member since 1995, was named Employee of the Month for her service and fundraising efforts for an injured ATF agent.

Charlotte County has announced a southbound lane closure on Midway Boulevard at Broad Branch Drive for stormwater inspection on July 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Authorities are searching for missing Summer Leo, last seen in Pompano Beach entering a white BMW, amid suspicions of foul play. The car, linked to Timothy Bowman, was later found in Tampa.