Dunedin Fire Rescue's AJ Gonzales and Makayla Bowers rescued an individual from a residential fire, as detailed in a social media post by the department. Their actions included a directed search, rescue, and immediate medical intervention.

Pinellas County Consumer Protection warns federal employees of scams during the government shutdown, including fake job offers, loans, and charity schemes, urging caution with unsolicited contacts and personal information.

Residents of Charlotte County are invited to discuss sales tax use at a public meeting on October 23, 2025. Citizen input is crucial for deciding funding priorities.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is intensifying their search for the missing 16-year-old Lucianna Viaud and asking for the public's help. She was last seen wearing a brown top, blue jeans, and sandals.

Tampa has expanded its AED program with the help of a grant, installing 39 new defibrillators citywide, with one already saving a life at the Tampa Convention Center. The AEDs are linked to the 911 system, enhancing emergency response capabilities.

The Buccaneers are 5-1 after defeating the 49ers, with quarterback Mayfield and the defense, including Diaby and Johnson, contributing significantly to the win.

Eric Butler was arrested in Clearwater, FL, for attempting to kidnap a 15-year-old girl at a Circle K gas station, with bystanders intervening to help her.

Chief David Kadau of Clearwater Fire & Rescue has been honored as a Chief Fire Officer by the Commission on Professional Credentialing for his exceptional service and dedication.

A man named Aaron Spencer was arrested for robbing a Truist Bank in Tampa after his mother informed the police of his actions; he had already been out on bond for a prior bank robbery.

An underground tunnel between retention ponds, not a sinkhole, caused the closure of Intermodal Drive in Winter Haven. The road remains shut as experts assess the situation.

The Pasco Sheriff's Office warns of a rise in electric motorcycles illegally used on sidewalks, stressing the importance of recognizing the difference from e-bikes for safety.

Following Spencer Shrader’s torn ACL and MCL, the Colts have signed veteran kicker Michael Badgley. The move reunites Badgley with Indianapolis as the team looks to stabilize its kicking unit.

Port Charlotte residents can influence affordable housing plans at an Advisory Committee meeting on October 15, 2025, to discuss program updates and funding at the Family Services Center.