A Honduran national was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for his role in a $14 million fraud scheme against the IRS and a workers’ compensation insurance company.

Ian Gasperson was arrested by the HCSO for multiple Tampa Bay area armed robberies, after detectives identified a rental car he used linked to the crimes. Evidence in the car supported the charges against him.

Hillsborough County extended its local state of emergency due to Hurricane Milton; County Administrator Bonnie Wise acted to facilitate ongoing recovery and resource mobilization.

Prescribed Fire Fest combines education and fun activities to showcase how fire is used in land conservation on January 25 at Edward Medard Conservation Park.

A fire at Imperial Swan Hotel in Lakeland displaced residents, killed a dog, and highlighted prior fire code violations. The hotel was housing hurricane victims.

Bayshore Blvd in Tampa will close for the Gasparilla Children's Parade on January 17th. The City advises using alternative transportation due to road closures and high pedestrian traffic.

Big Cat Rescue has sold most of its property for $19.5 million and plans to use the funds for wild cat conservation while transforming the land into a residential area.

The Hillsborough County newsroom article emphasizes the importance of maintaining bone health through a diet rich in calcium, Vitamin D, and other nutrients, alongside regular weight-bearing exercises.

A high rip current risk warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa, affecting several counties and advising public caution until 1 PM EST.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of inmate George Leavens, who died after a medical incident at Falkenburg Road Jail.

The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current risk warning for several Florida counties through Sunday afternoon, cautioning swimmers of dangerous currents.

The Eleventh Circuit Court dismissed Andrew Warren's lawsuit against Governor DeSantis, citing the end of Warren's term made his reinstatement to State Attorney irrelevant.

LakelandPD honored the fifth anniversary of Officer Paul Dunn's death in a traffic crash on-duty, highlighting his service to the community and in the U.S. Marine Corps.