Hillsborough County announces its first-ever Pickleball Tournament Series for 2026, starting with the New Year's Pickle Smash Classic and featuring 11 more events throughout the year.

A man named Jeremy Allen Franklin, 50, was found dead with a life jacket in Boca Ciega Bay, FL. His capsized boat was located, and his death is not deemed suspicious. Another body was discovered nearby; investigations are ongoing.

Venezuelan national Jose Valero-Colina was arrested in Davenport for a hit-and-run, with charges exacerbated by his illegal U.S. residency. He admitted to the crash and faces multiple citations, while ICE placed a detainer for his immigration status.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is seeking help to find missing 16-year-old Lanasia Taylor, last seen on January 31 in Land O' Lakes, wearing a pink hoodie and carrying a black backpack.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the HCSO Aviation Unit containing a brush fire near Ruskin, protecting homes with over 2,000 gallons of water drops.

A Hernando County deputy and another driver were hospitalized after a rollover crash in Brooksville; both sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The incident closed southbound U.S. 41 lanes during the investigation.

Tampa Bay residents prepare for a cold snap with freeze and wind advisories, including possible sub-freezing temperatures, gusty winds, and high surf with rip current risks.

The 29th Annual Kumquat Festival in Tampa Bay, initially set for Jan. 31, is postponed due to a severe cold front. It's rescheduled for March 8. Local businesses await the event, important for the economy.

U.S. 41 will have lane closures between Enterprise Drive and Harbor Boulevard for tree replanting, causing traffic disruptions during specified times in early February.

Pinellas County opens cold night shelters for the homeless during sub-40-degree temperatures, providing free PSTA rides, meals, and pet-friendly options.

Pinellas County is launching a new online reservation system for parks on March 2, 2026, with the current system offline from Feb 21 to March 1 for data transfer.

The NWS forecast for Tampa, FL, predicts sunny and cool weather transitioning into February, with increasing clouds and a chance of showers over the weekend.

Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers a variety of free family programs in February, such as book discussions, stargazing, and STEAM learning activities.