A fire in Tampa displaced three families after starting at a mechanic shop and scrapyard. Firefighters controlled it in 90 minutes; no injuries reported. The Red Cross is aiding the displaced.

Tampa's weather forecast includes chances of showers and thunderstorms with high humidity and temperatures peaking at 91 degrees. The variable conditions will persist throughout the week.

Pinellas County's tap water disinfection will change from chloramine to chlorine from May 19 to June 7, as a routine maintenance to ensure safety and quality.

Hillsborough County extends its emergency burn ban due to high wildfire risk, with exceptions for agricultural operations to burn plastic under strict conditions and times.

A woman in Florida is charged for throwing a soda can into a van, striking a toddler, and causing vehicle damage. She was later arrested after a hit-and-run in South Carolina.

Peachland Boulevard's westbound lane will be closed for sidewalk repairs from May 7-9, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Detours will be marked; drivers should expect delays.

The weather in Tampa, Florida, will be partly sunny with a high near 89 degrees and calm winds today. Evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 70 degrees. Weekend forecasts include chances of showers and thunderstorms.

Pinellas County seeks applications for justice and drug abuse funding, offering $270,837 via JAG-C and $35,000 from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund for various projects.

Hillsborough County offers a series of gardening and environmental workshops in May, including composting, micro-irrigation, rainwater harvesting, mangroves, and native plant gardening, in partnership with UF/IFAS.

Tampa is advancing development in North Downtown, focusing on creating housing and urban connectivity by issuing a Request for Proposal for four lots, including affordable housing and possible Ashley Drive on-ramp changes.

The Old Lutz Schoolhouse, built in 1927, is a historic site in Hillsborough County, Florida, serving as a community center with a preserved interior and hosting fundraisers for its upkeep.

Hillsborough County is building a new multipurpose facility at A Kid's Place for foster children, offering vocational training, arts, computer labs, therapy rooms, and more, with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 29.

Lane Valente Industries opened a new facility in Punta Gorda, hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local leaders and offering tours of the state-of-the-art building.