Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Provides Lifeline with High-Water Transport in Palm Harbor's Flooded Tarpon Woods Neighborhood
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office provides high-water vehicles for resident transport due to flooding from Hurricane Milton, with services centered at an old Bank of America building.
Tampa Confronts Extensive Damage as Hurricane Milton Leaves City in Disarray
Tampa is recovering from Hurricane Milton's devastation, marked by unsafe conditions, widespread power outages, and potential flash floods. Authorities are cautioning residents and addressing emergency situations during cleanup efforts.
St. Petersburg on High Alert as Hurricane Milton Menaces Downtown, Tower Cranes at Risk of Catastrophic Failure
St. Petersburg issues a safety advisory due to Hurricane Milton, with concerns over cranes in construction sites. Last-minute securing is impractical, so residents are urged to relocate or shelter in place away from windows.
Mexican National Sentenced to Additional 18 Months for Illegal Reentry After Drug Trafficking Conviction in Polk County
Ramon Ochoa, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the U.S. after deportation, consecutive to his current state drug trafficking sentence.












