LLT Academy students in Tampa collected over 600 personal care items for foster care youth through Duffels of Dignity, with kindergarten winning the school-wide contest.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is ramping up traffic enforcement to target speeding, crashes, and other offenses, notably on Cobblestone Drive and other areas.

The National Weather Service warns of high rip current risks along the Tampa Bay coastline, urging caution for swimmers due to potentially dangerous conditions.

The National Weather Service predicts pleasant weather in Tampa, FL with temperatures in the mid-70s, a gentle northwest wind, and clear skies, but warns of dangerous rip currents on the coast.

The Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force is probing an officer-involved shooting in St. Petersburg. Details are pending as the community awaits the outcomes of the investigation for potential implications on police conduct.

Florida Division of Emergency Management hosts sessions on Elevate Florida program to help residents with hurricane-damaged homes regarding elevation, reconstruction, or acquisition.

The State Attorney seeks the death penalty for Joseph Schiliro, charged with the murder and dismemberment of a 71-year-old man; his accomplice awaits extradition.

Makayla Stell, a 15-year-old girl reported missing on February 23, 2025, was found by the Zephyrhills Police Department, with details of her disappearance unrevealed.

A store clerk was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor during a sting operation in Polk County, with all other targeted stores complying with the law.

14-year-old Lizvette Rodriguez is missing in Dade City; last seen March 3 near Patti Ln. The Pasco Sheriff's Office seeks information on her whereabouts.

Pinellas County officials visited Washington D.C. to seek federal funds for beach restoration, aiming to protect their coastline and tourism economy, while also discussing policy changes with lawmakers.

A man in Spring Hill faces DUI, narcotics, and firearm charges after a traffic stop revealed illegal substances and a loaded gun; he is also a convicted felon.

Colombian national Ciro Ivan Preciado-Marquinez pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking, with a potential prison sentence of 10 years to life. The case involves 941 kilograms of cocaine found at sea.