The Tampa Bay Rowdies dismissed head coach Robbie Neilson just before their home opener, naming Steve Coleman as interim head coach.

Pinellas County Jail is transitioning to paperless inmate mail through Smart Communications starting April 15, with legal mail being optional to send electronically.

An off-duty Gulfport firefighter, Scott Miller, was arrested for DUI after speeding over 100 MPH in a residential area. He showed signs of impairment but refused sobriety tests.

Hillsborough County businesses are incorporating AI, a topic to be discussed at the Local Stories Live event, featuring a panel and free breakfast, with a live stream available.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is looking for missing 16-year-old Nicholas Trosclair, last seen in Hudson on April 9. He is 6'2", 150 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

The NWS issued a high rip current risk alert for several Florida counties, advising beachgoers to swim near lifeguards and avoid fighting rip currents. Sunny, warm weather is forecasted, but caution at beaches is urged.

Charlotte County invites the public to the opening of two new public safety buildings in Babcock Ranch on April 16, which includes Fire Station 9 and the Sheriff’s Office District 5.

Tampa Police arrested Kasey Pellage for voyeurism and loitering after he was seen suspiciously near homes. Chief Bercaw highlighted the role of police work and community tips in his capture.

Pinellas County is seeking a new member for the Lealman CRA Citizen Advisory Committee for a three-year term to help guide local redevelopment. Applicants should be local residents, business or property owners within the CRA.

The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners launched initiatives for infrastructure, natural resources, and local events, including Water Conservation Month and financial agreements for road resurfacing.

St. Pete's Walter Fuller Recreation Center hosts the third annual Easter Eggcellent Eggstravaganza with an egg hunt, crafts, food, and a Touch-a-Truck event on April 19th.

The NWS warns of high rip current risks affecting several Florida counties and provides safety advice for swimmers. The forecast includes sunny days, potential thunderstorms, and varying temperatures.

Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a man who fired at a car on I-75 near Tampa, after the female driver honked her horn. The woman, a man, and a child in the targeted car were unharmed. Authorities seek public assistance to find the suspect.