Manatee County begins debris collection following storm Debby, urging residents to separate debris types and follow set guidelines for efficient cleanup.

A 64-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Brandon, prompting an intensive investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The incident is considered isolated with no public threat.

Tampa rewards 60 "classroom grandparents" with $100 "Dash Dollars" each for volunteering in local schools, supported by a DoorDash grant and the Mayor's Classroom Companions program.

A 14-year-old is arrested for an armed robbery at a Clearwater Publix where a security guard was disarmed and injured. A 16-year-old was previously arrested; both face charges.

A shooting in Gulfport resulted in at least two people hospitalized, with police investigating the complex scenario that unfolded early Saturday morning.

A fatal accident occurred in St. Petersburg involving a car and an E-Bike, leading to the death of a 46-year-old man after the E-Bike was struck by two vehicles.

St. Petersburg opens Whispering Pines Apartments, a new affordable housing complex aimed at helping the formerly homeless and those with special needs.

MCAW shelters 129 stray animals post-Hurricane Debby, waives fees to promote reunions and adoptions, offering extended "hurricane holds" and immediate adoptions for unaffected animals.

The article highlights the importance of family farms in Hillsborough County, noting their role in the community, economy, and environmental stewardship, especially ahead of Farmers Market Week.

A pedestrian was fatally hit by a box truck in Lakeland, with local authorities investigating the early morning incident that left no charges against the cooperative driver.

Detectives in Sarasota have arrested Damontae Tillery and Karriem McDowell Jr. for the murder of Edward Dukes Jr., who was found deceased with gunshot wounds.

The Howard Frankland Bridge has reopened after repairs due to damage from Hurricane Debby, with the Florida Department of Transportation restoring the northbound lanes to service.

The Silk Oak Lodge mobile home park is facing mobility issues and infrastructure damage after Hurricane Debby, with their bridge being washed out and problems with sandbag disposal.