An 81-year-old woman from Hernando was arrested for trying to hire an undercover officer to commit murder. Her previous legal issue involved animal cruelty charges.

Intermittent lane closures at Harborview Rd and Kings Hwy in Charlotte County due to construction work will occur from Jan 26-30, impacting nighttime traffic.

Felix Uresti was arrested for scattering nails on a road in Valrico, endangering public safety, as reported by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office offers free access to Parent ProTech for cyber-safety, providing resources to help parents monitor their children's online activities.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reminds Florida drivers to stop for school buses with flashing lights and an extended STOP arm, with fines and penalties for non-compliance.

Peachland Boulevard will have lane closures Jan 19-23 for power infrastructure work by Irby Construction, affecting travel between Waterside and Birchcrest Streets.

Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for advisory boards to oversee local services. Residents can apply for positions on multiple boards, including fire service and maintenance units.

Hillsborough County offers shelters for residents during cold spell, with expected high demand and limited capacity. Pre-registration is required for family motel vouchers.

Matthew Case has been re-elected as a director at Large for the AEMP, as announced by Manatee County. He will continue to contribute his expertise to the fleet management community.

The Tampa Convention Center hosted the FVMA Operations Seminar, where venue professionals across Florida attended to discuss safety, efficiency, and guest experience in live events.

Hillsborough County provides free youth counseling services to help children and families cope with stress and anxiety.

Charlotte County has made Emergency Management an independent entity, previously part of Public Safety, to improve disaster response and resilience. Patrick Fuller will lead, leveraging his extensive experience and education in emergency management.

"Hello Hillsborough" podcast welcomes 2026 by inspiring residents with New Year's resolution ideas focused on exploring local attractions and adopting sustainable habits, emphasizing community connection and the county's amenities.