Two brush fires in Citrus County were contained Sunday during a countywide burn ban; officials say both were human-caused and damage was minor.

At a Mulberry shooting range, military‑style classes and night‑vision drills are drawing civilians who say they want to be ready for emergencies — and raising questions among scholars. Trainers and the range publish schedules and course details online.

A large alligator was filmed lounging in a Punta Gorda front yard this week; police shared photos and a short video of the encounter.

A federal judge denied Sidney Powell's motion to dismiss Smartmatic's defamation suit, sending the case into discovery over alleged post‑2020 disinformation.

The Hillsborough County libraries experienced a booming year in 2025, with over 2.7 million visits, almost 9 million items checked out, and 2.5 million website visits, indicating libraries’ continued importance.

Jordenes Joly was arrested for drug trafficking after a K9 alerted to narcotics during a traffic stop in Hillsborough County, uncovering cocaine and fentanyl.

The Tampa Police are probing a commercial armed robbery at LV Nails & Spa, where two masked males assaulted an employee and stole cash before fleeing.

The St. Petersburg Police Department has located Teniyah Vinson, who had been reported missing earlier in the day, and thanked the public for their help.

Hillsborough County is distributing clean drinking water to Dover residents affected by severe drought at the Dover Sports Complex, acknowledging the urgency due to dry wells and the need to protect local agriculture.

The Entrepreneur Collaborative Center celebrates 11 years of hosting 1 Million Cups Tampa, a weekly event fostering Tampa's entrepreneurial community.

William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park's playground will be closed for shade structure repairs from Feb 3-6, 2026, as announced by Charlotte County officials.

Charlotte County, Florida, is seeking volunteers for its local advisory committees and boards, particularly for the Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee from District 4 and various MSBU/TU Advisory Boards.

The Tampa Bay area is under a Cold Weather Advisory with very cold wind chills expected, prompting warnings for residents to dress warmly and protect against hypothermia.