The Educational Facilities Authority Board in Pinellas County is seeking applicants for two vacancies, with terms ending in 2025 and 2027, to help finance school facilities projects.

A man was fatally hit by an Amtrak train in Tampa while trespassing on the tracks; no passengers or crew were injured. The incident is under investigation.

One person was hospitalized following a stabbing in Largo, with the LPD investigating the incident, and details on the suspect or motive are still undisclosed.

Sarasota doctor Pete Supan faces federal charges for soliciting child pornography from a 14-year-old online and was arrested following an investigation.

Reynol Gonzales Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the gang-related murder of John Michael Colon in 2021, as reported by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies today with a high near 57°F and wind chills as low as 34°F. Friday will bring warmer temperatures, reaching 72°F, but a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms overnight. The weekend will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, while temperatures will range from the 60s to low 70s, with cooler nights ahead.

A Florida man with a past robbery conviction is indicted for a series of armed robberies; he is believed to have used a firearm to threaten clerks during the crimes.

A Palm Harbor man died after being hit by an SUV while crossing the street, with the local community mourning the loss and addressing pedestrian safety concerns.

Tampa forecast includes a warm-up with sunny skies after a chilly start, with temperatures reaching into the 60s and a chance of showers and thunderstorms by Friday night into the weekend.

Steven Mark Berlinger was arrested in Florida for not complying with sex offender registration laws, including not reporting a new email and vehicle ownership.

A prescribed burn is being conducted at the Alafia River Corridor Nature Preserve for ecological maintenance, with trails remaining open to the public.

Cold night shelters open in Pinellas County on Jan. 7 to provide the homeless with warm beds and meals due to temperatures dropping below 40 degrees. Free bus rides are offered to the shelters.

The Rays demand Tropicana Field's repair by 2026 due to Hurricane Milton's damage, refocusing on the city's obligations after an initial openness to a settlement.