Seventeen individuals received heavy prison sentences for their roles in a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, with distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

A teen in Brooksville, Florida, faces charges including possession of a machine gun after failing to flee from deputies and crashing his car near a park.

A fire at the CubeSmart Self Storage in Riverview engulfed several RVs; it was controlled within 25 minutes, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

Tampa residents face chilly weather, with sunny days but cold wind chills as low as 35 degrees; a cold weather advisory warns of wind chills down to 25 degrees.

Marquis McCullough was convicted of distributing fentanyl, resulting in two men's deaths in Hillsborough County, and now faces a mandatory life sentence.

One dead in Citrus County house fire; Citrus County Fire Rescue emphasized the need for working smoke alarms and fire safety plans following the incident. Investigations by state and local authorities are ongoing.

Pasco County deputies used less-lethal rounds on an individual with a gun in Port Richey, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation into the disturbance is ongoing.

Fort Desoto North Beach is reopening after hurricane damage repairs, marking the full reopening of the park. Cleanup involved removing debris buried under sand, with extensive impacts on park structures and financial losses due to closure.

The forecast for Tampa shows varied weather, with sunny skies transitioning to potential showers and thunderstorms, then clearing again by week's end.

A judge ruled against MV Realty, barring the enforcement of their controversial 40-year Homeowner Benefit Agreements in Florida and halting fee collection.

A man in a wheelchair was shot dead in Zephyrhills; his identity is undisclosed. Residents are distressed, and the local community is seeking answers and justice for the incident. Authorities are asking for public assistance in the investigation.

Expect traffic delays near Tampa Convention Center during the Gasparilla Volleyball Kickoff tournament, from February 15-17, with peak congestion at the beginning and end of each day.

Tampa's Hispanic Advisory Council is giving 'Canastas de Amor' to seniors on Valentine's Day, offering essentials to economically challenged elderly residents.