Chevy Chase is set to appear in Tampa for a "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" screening and Q&A session at the Straz Center on December 1st. Tickets go on sale July 12.

Environmental groups and the State of Florida settled a lawsuit over the 2021 Piney Point phosphate plant disaster, leading to increased water quality oversight.

Authorities are investigating a fake GoFundMe campaign set up in the name of deceased fire captain Michael Fletcher, as the community mourns the loss.

A heat advisory is issued for West Central and Southwest Florida, warning of heat index values up to 111 degrees and the risk of heat illnesses. Residents are advised to stay cool and hydrated.

Hillsborough County law enforcement arrested Alonzo Lewis, a man with a significant criminal history, for drug trafficking following a sting operation.

A Winter Haven man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal gun discharge incident, which he initially claimed was an accident while cleaning the gun, despite a lack of cleaning supplies at the scene.

A Colombian man received a 15-year sentence for drug trafficking after a guilty plea, following USCG's seizure of $55 million worth of cocaine at sea.

The NWS forecasts hot and stormy weather for Tampa, with high heat indices and potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms, affecting outdoor activities and posing the risk of minor flooding.

The National Weather Service forecasts that Tampa will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout this week, with high temperatures and humidity levels, potentially reaching a heat index over 100.

The 2023 water quality reports for Hillsborough County, detailing testing results and investments in water infrastructure, are now available at HCFL.gov/WaterQualityReports.

A judge ruled the search of former Florida GOP chairman Christian Ziegler's phone in a criminal investigation was unconstitutional, requiring the seized data to be deleted.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people after their boat sank near Egmont Key. The crew from St. Petersburg responded to the distress call on Saturday night.

Pinellas County enforces water restrictions due to drought, with residents limited to watering lawns once a week. Tampa Bay Water provides conservation tips to save water indoors and outdoors.